This Rare U.S. Waterfall Has Only Appeared 4 Times in 15 Years-Here's How to See It

"Gunlock Falls has only shown up four times in the past 15 years and is reliant on the capacity of the reservoir above it: When the reservoir surpasses its maximum capacity, the water flows over the spillway and down over the bright red rock below, creating Gunlock Falls."

"The rare visual, which is a stunning combination of green water and red rock, is drawing people from all over the country who want to witness this rare occurrence firsthand. Gunlock Falls started flowing in late February and is still flowing at the time of writing, March 18."

"According to Utah State Park officials, between March 1-9, around 10,000 people had visited the falls at Gunlock State Park. Last year, when the falls were not flowing, the state park only saw 12,000 visitors for the entire month of March."

Gunlock Falls is an intermittent waterfall in Gunlock State Park near St. George, Utah, that has appeared only four times in the past 15 years. The waterfall forms when the reservoir above it surpasses maximum capacity, causing water to flow over the spillway and cascade down red rock formations. The striking combination of green water and red rock has drawn approximately 10,000 visitors between March 1-9 alone, compared to 12,000 total visitors for the entire previous March. The falls began flowing in late February and continue as of mid-March, with stronger flows typically occurring in late afternoon. Visitors access the falls via a 1.2-mile easy hike taking about 30 minutes, requiring a $15 day pass. Park officials warn that wet rocks are slick and water volume can shift rapidly, creating dangerous currents.

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