Swim in Mill Creek

Hiking Mill Creek Trail to the Waterfall

Before hitting up the local swimming hole, please note that there is NO LIFEGUARD or anyone else to help you if you have issues.  You are hiking and swimming in the desert wilderness.  Please don't die jumping off the cliffs like others have in the past.
The 1.6-mile, out-and-back Mill Creek Trail winds through a beautiful canyon dotted with small natural pools. As you’re hiking, watch for petroglyphs and ancient habitation sights on the canyon’s cliff walls—the more you look, the more you will find! (Reminder: Do not to touch the rock art; it is fragile and easily damaged, and we need to do our part to preserve it for current and future generations.)

Approximately 30 minutes into the hike (after several creek crossings with rock stepping stones), the beautiful Mill Creek Waterfall comes into view. This lovely destination features cascading waters and a sizable swimming hole that is ideal for cooling off on warmer days. Take a refreshing dip in the pool as you marvel at the towering canyon walls that surround you.

Families with kids will enjoy the relatively easy hike, and dogs are welcome too, making it a perfect excursion for the entire family. Please pick up after your dog and others and pack it out.  Don't be the one that gets dogs banned here. Ideal times for a visit are early morning or later in the day, offering a peaceful experience with fewer crowds.

Here are directions to the trailhead: 

Google Map To Mill Creek