Waterfall Hikes Near Whiterocks, UT

191 residents
Denver Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Whiterocks? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Whiterocks. 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 40.4721°N, -109.9412°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Whiterocks

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

1 of 4 waterfalls near Whiterocks is flowing strongly today

Ashley Falls Strong Merkley Drop Moderate Triplet Falls Barely Flowing Smooth Rock Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 33 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely · 76°F

Wed 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 76°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely Best
Fri 78°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Whiterocks

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 Triplet Falls Barely Flowing · 57 cfs 1st percentile
  4. 4 Smooth Rock Falls Barely Flowing · 34 cfs 0th percentile

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All 4 Waterfalls Near Whiterocks

Merkley Drop

Utah
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ashley Falls waterfall

Ashley Falls

Utah
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Triplet Falls waterfall

Triplet Falls

32.4 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Smooth Rock Falls waterfall

Smooth Rock Falls

47.7 miles away
Utah
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Whiterocks

Are there free waterfalls near Whiterocks?

There is 1 free waterfall near Whiterocks, including Smooth Rock Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Whiterocks?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Whiterocks?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Whiterocks have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Whiterocks?

The closest waterfall to Whiterocks is Merkley Drop, approximately 2.3 miles away.

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