Awesome - go Early fall or late summer. Water turns on and off every 20 minutes or so! flat 3/4 mile hike in and out. Picnic tables at the spring.Full review by Chuck R
Sep 26, 2022
We did the easy hike up to the Periodic Falls. It is very pretty hiking up and the falls themselves are lovely. If you wait a short time they will cease to flow. after a couple of minutes they start …Full review by Mary Z
Sep 1, 2022
Great! Short hike. A decent drive on dirt road. Wonderful spot. Very interesting natural phenomenon. There are several trails nearby for the more adventurous.Full review by yyyzzz_utah
How difficult is it to get to the spring? Is it a bit of a hike? Would it be doable for someone who is only moderately mobile?
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We saw someone who had made it to the base of the springs who had MS. He had a cane, but was walking. So to answer your question, it depends on how mobile they are.
The town of Afton gets its water from this spring. The gentleman who works in the water department told me that it is usually September before the spring starts it be intermittent.
Are there nearby campgrounds for tents and/or trailers? Also how long and difficult is the hike?
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At the mouth of Swift Creek canyon there is a USFS campground on your right side (south) there is also rustic camping in an area locally known as Grover Park north of …
At the mouth of Swift Creek canyon there is a USFS campground on your right side (south) there is also rustic camping in an area locally known as Grover Park north of Afton approximately 5 miles and to the east (about 2-3 miles on forest) but a well maintained road. Also 20 miles south of Afton there is the Allred Flat USFS campground.
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