Trailhead
Swift Creek-Periodic Spring Trailhead
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Campgrounds
About Swift Creek-Periodic Spring Trailhead
The Swift Creek Trail ventures high along the north slope of the Creek from the Periodic Springs parking area. Look for hitching rail just past the vault toilet. The Springs trail, following the bottom, offers visitors an easy 3/4 mile hike to view Periodic Springs, North America 's only cold water geyser and the largest of the three known fluctuation springs in the world.
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Swift Creek-Periodic Spring Trailhead
Sun & Moon
1:30 PM
Sunrise
7:11 PM
Solar Noon
12:52 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 2:08 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 12:14 AM
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Live11h 22m of daylight
Swift Creek-Periodic Spring Trailhead
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LiveSep 15 – Oct 15 · Based on historical averages
Swift Creek-Periodic Spring Trailhead
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October — October conditions
LivePrime season: June – August
Nearby Trails
Periodic Spring
easy · 2.07 mi · 591 ft gain
SWIFT CREEK
expert · 8 mi · 3858 ft gain
North Fork Swift Creek
hard · 10.29 mi · 2409 ft gain
GRAVEYARD CANYON
easy · 1.23 mi · 794 ft gain
North Fork Cottonwood
hard · 9.49 mi · 1550 ft gain
Gomm Hollow
hard · 7.1 mi · 2051 ft gain
Swift Creek Lake
easy · 1.64 mi · 660 ft gain
DRY CREEK LAKE
moderate · 3.67 mi · 1306 ft gain
Things to Do
Periodic Spring
hiking · Periodic Spring
SWIFT CREEK
trail · SWIFT CREEK
North Fork Swift Creek
hiking · North Fork Swift Creek
Swift Creek Canyon
climbing · Swift Creek Canyon
Swift Creek Spire
climbing · Swift Creek Spire
Swift Creek Cg
Swift Creek Cg
GRAVEYARD CANYON
trail · GRAVEYARD CANYON
North Fork Cottonwood
hiking · North Fork Cottonwood
Campgrounds & Shelters
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