Waterfall Hikes Near Bluff, UT

123 residents
Denver Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bluff? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bluff. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.2871°N, -109.5730°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bluff

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

1 of 3 waterfalls near Bluff is flowing strongly today

McElmo Falls Roaring Upper Jump Low The Thumb Pour Off Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 98°F

Tod 98°F Sunny Best
Wed 99°F Sunny
Thu 100°F Sunny
Fri 100°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 97°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Bluff

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 McElmo Falls Roaring · 3 cfs 95th percentile
  2. 2 The Thumb Pour Off Low · 547 cfs 20th percentile
  3. 3 Upper Jump Low · 3260 cfs 14th percentile

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All 3 Waterfalls Near Bluff

The Thumb Pour Off waterfall

The Thumb Pour Off

Utah
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

McElmo Falls

40.9 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Jump waterfall

Upper Jump

47.2 miles away
In Canyonlands National Park
Utah
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bluff

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bluff?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Bluff, including The Thumb Pour Off.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bluff?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bluff is McElmo Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bluff?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Bluff have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bluff?

The closest waterfall to Bluff is The Thumb Pour Off, approximately 27.2 miles away.

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