Waterfall Hikes in Utah (UT)
5 National Parks
327 Major Cities
22 Waterfalls
to explore
Utah's waterfalls arise where alpine streams descend from the Wasatch and Uinta ranges into the Colorado Plateau's red‑rock country, cutting slot canyons, amphitheaters, and steep river gorges across national parks like Zion and Bryce Canyon. Hikes are largely moderate in difficulty—with several short family‑friendly paths and occasional strenuous backcountry or canyon‑scramble routes—and the state is distinctive for seasonal, often ephemeral falls fed by spring snowmelt or monsoonal storms that spill over sheer sandstone cliffs and support verdant hanging gardens. See waterfalls near major Utah cities .
Popular Difficulties
Moderate: 17 trails
Easy: 4 trails
Hard: 1 trails
Trail Types
Out And Back: 22 trails
Featured Parks
National Parks in Utah
Best Waterfall Hikes in Utah
Our top picks based on trail quality and scenic value.
Utah
Moderate
4.4 miles
820 ft
44 miles away
Utah
Moderate
3.5 miles
650 ft
33.2 miles away
Utah
Moderate
2.5 miles
500 ft
Utah
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
Utah
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
All Waterfall Hikes in Utah
13.8 miles away
Utah
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
35 miles away