Waterfall Hikes Near Salt Lake City, UT

1,173,879 residents
Denver Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Salt Lake City sits at the eastern edge of the Salt Lake Valley where steep Wasatch Range canyons, granite cliffs and high desert foothills converge, creating rapid elevation change and a mix of alpine and riparian landscapes. Within 50 miles there are seven mapped waterfalls, reached by a combination of moderate canyon scrambles and short, easy roadside or forested trails; snowmelt-fed streams and dramatic canyon relief make many approaches short but steep, offering varied terrain for hikers.

Located at 40.7776°N, -111.9311°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Salt Lake City

Find waterfalls to hike near Salt Lake City

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Salt Lake City (3 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Lisa Falls waterfall

Lisa Falls

24.7 miles away
Utah
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft
Doughnut Falls waterfall

Doughnut Falls

30.5 miles away
Utah
Easy
1.5 miles 150 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

18.6 miles away
Utah
Easy
1.3 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Salt Lake City (6 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Lisa Falls waterfall

Lisa Falls

24.7 miles away
Utah
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft
Scout Falls waterfall

Scout Falls

20.8 miles away
Utah
Moderate
4.4 miles 820 ft
Stewarts Cascades waterfall

Stewarts Cascades

20.8 miles away
Utah
Moderate
3.5 miles 650 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

18.6 miles away
Utah
Easy
1.3 miles 200 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Salt Lake City With Waterfalls

Hidden Falls waterfall

Hidden Falls

27.9 miles away
Utah
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lisa Falls waterfall

Lisa Falls

24.7 miles away
Utah
Easy
0.3 miles 100 ft
Doughnut Falls waterfall

Doughnut Falls

30.5 miles away
Utah
Easy
1.5 miles 150 ft
Scout Falls waterfall

Scout Falls

20.8 miles away
Utah
Moderate
4.4 miles 820 ft
Stewarts Cascades waterfall

Stewarts Cascades

20.8 miles away
Utah
Moderate
3.5 miles 650 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

18.6 miles away
Utah
Easy
1.3 miles 200 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

19.3 miles away
Utah
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Provo River Falls waterfall

Provo River Falls

Utah
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Smooth Rock Falls waterfall

Smooth Rock Falls

Utah
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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