The Hamburger Rocks are small dark colored hoodoos with hamburger-like shapes within the Navajo sandstone. The white colored slope they are perched on accentuates the rocks. The route is unmarked and carrying a topographic map is recommended. The hike is extremely hot in summer; carry adequate water. Water can usually be found at the Muley Tanks about 200 yards (180 m) north of Hamburger Rocks but would need to be purified. Use caution in narrow canyons during the flash flood season (July-September).
Halls Creek Overlook provides the best access to Hamburger Rocks. From this spectacular viewpoint, a steep trail descends 800 feet (244 m) over 1.2 miles (1.9 km) to the Halls Creek drainage. Pay attention to landmarks as the sign marking the point where this route climbs out of the canyon would be easy to walk past on your return trip. The remainder of the route is unmarked but not difficult to follow; simply walk up (north) the canyon following the wash bottom. In approximately 2 miles (3.2 km), Hamburger Rocks will be visible low on the Fold on the left (west) side of the Halls Creek drainage. Stay in the wash until the rocks are right above you, and then hike up the Fold (less than 0.25 miles or 0.4 km) to their location. On USGS topographic maps, Hamburger Rocks are located just south of the Muley Tanks, which are marked. Return to your vehicle via the same route for a total round trip of 9 miles (14.5 km).
From The Post parking area, follow the Halls Creek drainage south. You will pass the narrow cut into Lower Muley Twist Canyon after 5 miles (8.0 km). Hamburger Rocks are approximately one mile beyond (south) this point. A sign indicates the Muley Tanks on the right (west) and above the wash at the base of the Fold. Hamburger Rocks are located low on the Fold about 200 yards (180 m) south of this point. Return via the same route for a total round trip of 12 miles (19.5 km).
Mileage:
Halls Creek Overlook to bottom of canyon: 1.2 miles (1.9 km)
Hamburger Rocks via Halls Creek Canyon: 3.3 miles (5.3 km)
TOTAL round trip via Halls Creek Overlook route: 9.0 miles (14.5 km)
The Post parking area to Hamburger Rocks: 6.0 miles (9.7 km)
TOTAL round trip via The Post access route: 12.0 miles (19.3 km)
