Quick! Only Open 1 More Day, Come See the Amazing Magnesia Falls + Bonus Route!

Last minute decision to go since it's closed after December 31st until next October! I realize this is almost zero notice, but I have to go even if I go alone!

Magnesia Falls is a fascinating series of dry waterfalls that is only open from October 1 to December 31 each year to protect the Big Horn lambing season the rest of the year. So...let's do this now while we can!

Besides the falls, we might see Bighorn Sheep. I have seen them multiple times on this hike, so there's a good chance!

First we'll explore the Little Known West Canyon, scramble around on some fascinating rock formations, and maybe even slo-mo film while we push a boulder or two off the top of a dry waterfall!

We'll exit that canyon and go to the main canyon, with a fairly easy walk up to the first falls, then it's a little bit of a scramble up to the top. It's not even close to vertical, so no worries. I'm no rock climber, but I did it without any problem. If you have a terrible fear of heights you can always decide to just take in the view and turn around here. It's a beautiful canyon all by itself.

The second dry waterfall is a bit trickier, but the rest of the falls are easier to climb and they are all different and fun to explore and climb around on. The final one at the very top is a sheer vertical cliff straight up maybe 50 or 60 feet from where we will be standing. We will not be attempting this one, so it makes a great turnaround spot, and it's quite impressive anyway.

Here's a link to the last time we went...take a look at the pictures and you'll be dying to go!

https://www.meetup.com/Zips-Trips-Unexpected-Adventures-in-Little-Known-Places/events/273947580/

The total distance is a little over 9 miles round trip. It may not require the full 5 hours, but this is a hike to look around, take pictures, and explore. It's not a hard workout and there's no point in going fast on this one, so be prepared to relax and enjoy.

Temps are supposed to be in the 60's so it should be cool and comfortable.