Waterfall Hikes Near Dutch John, UT

37 residents
Denver Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Dutch John? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Dutch John. 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 40.9301°N, -109.4042°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Dutch John

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

1 of 5 waterfalls near Dutch John is flowing strongly today

Ashley Falls Strong Lower Disaster Falls Barely Flowing Upper Disaster Falls Barely Flowing Triplet Falls Barely Flowing Merkley Drop Moderate

Updated 33 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 76°F

Wed 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 76°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 76°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 76°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Sun 78°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Dutch John

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Ashley Falls Moderate · 2130 cfs 69th percentile
  2. 2 Merkley Drop Moderate · 105 cfs 56th percentile
  3. 3 Lower Disaster Falls Barely Flowing · 57 cfs 1st percentile
  4. 4 Upper Disaster Falls Barely Flowing · 57 cfs 1st percentile
  5. 5 Triplet Falls Barely Flowing · 57 cfs 1st percentile

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All 5 Waterfalls Near Dutch John

Ashley Falls waterfall

Ashley Falls

Utah
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Disaster Falls waterfall

Upper Disaster Falls

35.3 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Disaster Falls waterfall

Lower Disaster Falls

35 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Triplet Falls waterfall

Triplet Falls

32.4 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Merkley Drop

Utah
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Dutch John

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Dutch John?

The shortest waterfall hike near Dutch John is Ashley Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Do any waterfalls near Dutch John require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Dutch John require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Dutch John?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Dutch John have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Dutch John?

The closest waterfall to Dutch John is Ashley Falls, approximately 4.7 miles away.

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