Waterfall Hikes Near Flaming Gorge, UT

69 residents
Denver Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Flaming Gorge? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Flaming Gorge. 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 40.8889°N, -109.4751°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Flaming Gorge

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

5 waterfalls near Flaming Gorge have live flow data today

Ashley Falls Low Lower Disaster Falls Barely Flowing Upper Disaster Falls Barely Flowing Triplet Falls Barely Flowing Merkley Drop Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 72°F

Tod 76°F Sunny
Sun 65°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 68°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Tue 72°F Sunny Best
Wed 77°F Sunny
Thu 82°F Sunny
Fri 86°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Flaming Gorge

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Ashley Falls Strong · 2190 cfs 80th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Disaster Falls Barely Flowing · 342 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Merkley Drop Barely Flowing · 80 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Upper Disaster Falls Barely Flowing · 342 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Triplet Falls Barely Flowing · 342 cfs 0th percentile

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All 5 Waterfalls Near Flaming Gorge

Ashley Falls waterfall

Ashley Falls

13 miles away
Utah
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Disaster Falls waterfall

Upper Disaster Falls

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

Lower Disaster Falls

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

Triplet Falls

35.1 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Merkley Drop

32.4 miles away
Utah
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Flaming Gorge

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Flaming Gorge?

The shortest waterfall hike near Flaming Gorge is Ashley Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Do any waterfalls near Flaming Gorge require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Flaming Gorge?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Flaming Gorge have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Flaming Gorge?

The closest waterfall to Flaming Gorge is Ashley Falls, approximately 2.4 miles away.

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Where to Stay

Dutch John Adventure Outpost, 2800 Sq Ft log home

Dutch John Adventure Outpost, 2800 Sq Ft log home

10.0 1 reviews
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Villa Inn

8.4 78 reviews
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