Bad Creek Access
Bad Creek Access
This access point at Bad Creek Hydroelectric Facility provides parking and a 0. 5-mile moderate hike to the Whitewater River for fishing and trail access.
The facility gate is open for entry during daylight hours only (9 AM to 4 PM), though exit is permitted at any time; a lighted parking lot with restrooms and phone are available.
The location serves as a trailhead for the Foothills Trail and provides access to Lower Whitewater Falls and other scenic gorge areas, with Musterground Road beyond the facility open seasonally (April and September 15-January 2) for four-wheel-drive vehicles.
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