About BIRCH CREEK TRAILHEAD
Trailhead #66A. This trail accesses several different horse and foot trails.
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BIRCH CREEK TRAILHEAD
Circleville, Utah · Piute County · Facility
Trailhead #66A. This trail accesses several different horse and foot trails.
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38.17453, -112.36025
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Weather at BIRCH CREEK TRAILHEAD
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
62°/39°
💧 1%🌬 16mph
↑ 6:08 AM ↓ 8:45 PM
Sun
Overcast
68°/46°
🌬 15mph
↑ 6:08 AM ↓ 8:46 PM
Mon
Overcast
73°/51°
🌬 15mph
↑ 6:07 AM ↓ 8:46 PM
Tue
Overcast
76°/50°
🌬 19mph
↑ 6:07 AM ↓ 8:47 PM
Wed
Overcast
77°/51°
💧 2%🌬 22mph
↑ 6:07 AM ↓ 8:48 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
The Birch Creek Campground and Trailhead is 6.5 miles soutwest of Circleville, Utah. In Circleville, from the junction of Center Street and Main Street (US-89), travel south on US-89 for about 2.1 miles. Turn right onto FR121 for 0.3 miles and turn right to continue on FR121 for 4.1 miles to the campground and trailhead.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to BIRCH CREEK TRAILHEAD
Heading to BIRCH CREEK TRAILHEAD? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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