Area Activities

Make Big Rock Candy Mountain your home base

while you explore some of the amazing things to do in the surrounding area.

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The paved Candy Mountain Express Bike Trail follows part of the route of the former Marysvale Line of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad, which was decommissioned in 1976. The trail affords splendid canyon scenery, with colorful rock formations and views of the Sevier River. You will see old mining and railroad sights along the way, and maybe even some deer or wild turkeys. From Sevier Junction south, the trail crosses Clear Creek and the Sevier River, entering the canyon. Here it passes by the 200-foot-long Eagle Rock tunnel, built in 1896. Historical markers tell of the railroad's history. South of the tunnel, the trail winds along the river through the canyon and ends near where you can cross the river to Big Rock Candy Mountain Resort. Here you'll find lodging, refreshments and restrooms.

The Miners' Park Historical Trail begins in front of the wooden mine car. The trail continues to climb into the trees. For .25 mile, the trail goes past 16 displays of mining equipment, reconstructed workings and a refurbished cabin. There is a picnic area across the road from the Miners' Park, complete with tables and fire rings. Please pack out all that you bring in. For a scenic walk, a 2 mile round-trip trail begins at the bridge below the Bully Boy Mill. This trail follows the north side of the creek to an overlook above the Bullion Canyon water falls. These 60 foot falls are especially spectacular in the early summer when runoff swells the volume of the creek.

For those who enjoy touring by auto, turn right onto Forest Road 126 by the Bully Boy Mill. This 10 mile journey will take you near the 11,500 foot summit of Mt. Brigham and down through Cottonwood Canyon to U.S. Highway 89 just south of Marysvale. Be assured, the scenery is breathtaking. The road to Cottonwood Canyon is generally free of snow from mid-July to mid-November. The road tends to be rough in spots and higher clearance vehicles are recommended.

Embedded within the historic gold mining district, Marysvale Creek situates itself in the scenic landscape of Piute County. Steeped in a rich history of gold production, this creek was a crucial player in the late 19th century’s gold mining boom.

With its rushing waters carrying the promises of gold, Marysvale Creek played a significant role in shaping the local economy and community. Fast forward to today, the glimmering allure of gold persists in this rustic locale.

The waters of the creek, especially around the mouth of Bullion Canyon, are known to harbor this valuable mineral. This area, renowned for its unique geological formations, has proven to be a promising spot for panning activities.

Explore this 2.0-mile out-and-back trail near Marysvale, Utah. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 hour to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through September. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas. Trailhead starts across the cedar bridge at Miners Park. There's a 60 foot waterfall at the end, plus another waterfall on your left halfway up the trail. The road leading to the trail is full of rocks. When you reach the sign for Miners park the trail is on the right.

LOCATION	ROCKS & MINERALS
Fish Lake	Opal
Glenwood, NE	Anhydrite, Geodes (chalcedony), Gypsum, Halite, Selenite
Henry Mining District	Hematite, Limonite, Pyrolusite, Magnetite, Thorium, Fluorite, Apatite, Albite, Calcite, Chalcedony, Diopside, Epidote, Garnet, Galena, Quartz, Rutile, etc.
Sigurd	Anhydrite, Gypsum, Halite, Selenite
Monroe Canyon	Brockite, Jarosite, Monazite, Thorite
Rock Candy Mountain	Alunite, Jarosite, Limonite, Pyrite, Selenite
Salina Creek	Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Galena, Malachite, Sphalerite
Sevier Canyon	Azurite, Copalite, Malachite

LOCATION	ROCKS & MINERALS
Tushar Mountains	Calcite (fluorescent)
Alunite Ridge	Alunite
Antelope Range	Limonite, Pyrolusite, Torbernite
Circleville Mountain	Stellerite
Deer Trail Mountain	Alunite
Gold Mountain	Alunite, Barite, Garnet, Gypsum
Marysvale, area mines	Cinnabar, Alunite, Albite, Biotite, Calcite, Chlorite, Pyrolusite, Barite, Fluorite, Goethite, Amethyst, Quartz, Selenite, Opal, etc.
Mount Belknap	Pyrolusite
Bullion Canyon, area mines	Azurite, Barite, Cerussite, Chalcopyrite, Fluorite, Galena, Limonite, Pyrite, Quartz, Pyrolusite, Selenite, Sphalerite, Sylvanite, Malachite, etc.
Sevier Canyon	Alunite, Anhydrite, Gypsum, Limonite