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Official Green River Day Trip #5: The Crystal Geyser A rare cold water geyser, the Crystal Geyser gets its power from carbon dioxide. The geyser erupts sporadically (every 12-16 hours) and can last for over an hour. It’s said that the geyser can shoot up to 60 feet high, but typically is seen to erupt around 30 feet high. To get to the Crystal Geyser, begin at the intersection of Main Street and Hastings Road driving east. Cross over Interstate 70 (do not get on the interstate) and turn left onto the frontage road. At mile 3.7, turn right onto the graded dirt road. Over the next several miles, you will pass through varied landscapes. Pass under the power lines and veer right at mile 7.2 to head west towards the Green River. After another half a mile, you’ve arrived at the Crystal Geyser. The mineralized water will not hurt you, but it is not potable. Even if you miss an eruption, the amazing mineral-formed travertine terraces are incredible to explore and view along the riverbank. Visiting this odd landscape, where the surface is wrinkled and pools of water linger, is reward enough for the short trip to the Crystal Geyser. Once you’re done exploring, return to Green River the way you came. Activities Observe the Crystal Geyser’s twice daily eruption. Explore the travertine terraces of the geyser. Fish at the Green River. Facilities There are no facilities of any kind. Contact the BLM with any questions (435) 636-3600. Looking for more to do in and around Green River? Check out the Destination Green River website!

Official Green River Day Trip #5: The Crystal Geyser

A rare cold water geyser, the Crystal Geyser gets its power from carbon dioxide. The geyser erupts sporadically (every 12-16 hours) and can last for over an hour. It’s said that the geyser can shoot up to 60 feet high, but typically is seen to erupt around 30 feet high. To get to the Crystal Geyser, begin at the intersection of Main Street and Hastings Road driving east. Cross over Interstate 70 (do not get on the interstate) and turn left onto the frontage road. At mile 3.7, turn right onto the graded dirt road. Over the next several miles, you will pass through varied landscapes. Pass under the power lines and veer right at mile 7.2 to head west towards the Green River. After another half a mile, you’ve arrived at the Crystal Geyser. The mineralized water will not hurt you, but it is not potable. Even if you miss an eruption, the amazing mineral-formed travertine terraces are incredible to explore and view along the riverbank. Visiting this odd landscape, where the surface is wrinkled and pools of water linger, is reward enough for the short trip to the Crystal Geyser. Once you’re done exploring, return to Green River the way you came.

Activities
Observe the Crystal Geyser’s twice daily eruption.
Explore the travertine terraces of the geyser.
Fish at the Green River.

Facilities
There are no facilities of any kind. Contact the BLM with any questions (435) 636-3600.

Looking for more to do in and around Green River? Check out the Destination Green River website!

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∞  June 05, 2012
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