Updated July 2026
Potato River Falls
On the Potato River southwest of Gurney in Iron County, this two-part falls drops roughly 40 feet over the upper falls and about 50 feet over the lower falls for a combined drop of around 90 feet. A short, rooty out-and-back trail reaches overlooks of both drops.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Iron County for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Potato River Falls drops about 90 feet. That makes it the 242nd-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 66% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.
The Potato River Falls Trail reaches it about 0.8 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 213 feet of elevation gain, rated moderate. The nearest town is Gurney. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Iron County for closures and current conditions.
spring. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
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- Copper Falls · 29 ft
- Dave's Falls · 10 ft
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