The Falls
By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026
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About The Falls
The Falls is a seasonal drop on Kanab Creek on the Glendale Bench, east of Glendale in southern Utah, where the creek tumbles over a ledge into a large pool. It sits just below the Glendale Bench (Glendale-Johnson Canyon) road and is seen from a small bridge near cattle corrals rather than from a hiking trail. The falls usually run in spring and are often dry by summer.
Trail & Hike Details
The Approach
No hiking required. The Falls is accessible by vehicle with a roadside viewing area.
Trail Description
There is no hiking trail. The falls are seen by looking south from a small bridge near cattle corrals on the Glendale Bench road.
What to Expect
A ledge drop on Kanab Creek into a large pool, best in spring runoff. Expect little or no water in summer.
Accessibility
This waterfall is viewable from a vehicle-accessible area. No hiking is required.
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at The Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at The Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
Spring, during snowmelt runoff. The falls are usually dry in summer.
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Access roads and trails may close during winter due to snow. Watch for flash flood warnings during monsoon season (July through September).
Safety Information
The dirt road quickly becomes slippery and impassable after significant rain or snow. Do not drive it when wet.
Current Water Conditions
These readings come from the USGS gauge on East Fork Virgin River, 7 miles away, not on The Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.
15 ft³/s
Current discharge — how much water is flowing
About average for this time of year
Based on 60 years of record
10.19 ft
Water depth at gauge
7-Day Discharge Trend
What does this mean for your visit?
Flow is about average for this time of year.
About This Gauge
This gauge is on a nearby waterway and may not reflect exact conditions at the falls.
7-Day Flow Outlook
Based on the USGS gauge EAST FORK VIRGIN RIVER NEAR GLENDALE, UT (11 km away).
Today
Moderate
15 cfs
8/10Tomorrow
Moderate
15 cfs
8/10Fri
Moderate
16 cfs
5/10Sat
Moderate
18 cfs
4/10Sun
Moderate
16 cfs
8/10Mon
Moderate
16 cfs
5/10Tue
Moderate
17 cfs
5/10Best window: Today — moderate flow, sunny (trip score 8/10).
Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from late January to mid April, peaking in March.
How we calculate this
This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest USGS stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.
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Is The Falls Frozen?
Updated about 4 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately
The Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 62°F to 33°F.
- Days below freezing
- 0 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- 15 ft³/s
Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.
Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail. See every frozen waterfall in Utah.
Weather Forecast
The Terrain, Seen by LiDAR
Aircraft-mounted lasers measured this ground to within inches. Trees and buildings are digitally stripped away, leaving the bare shape of the land the water has carved.
The bare-earth surface loses about 33 feet through the falls, but gradually, the profile of a cascade rather than a plunge. The ground at the falls is roughly 6,226 feet above sea level.
The ground changes about 50 feet in the 500 feet above the falls and 2 feet in the 500 feet below. The falls face south and sit in full sun for most of the day, best photographed early or late.
Drag to compare. The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
- Ground elevation
- 6,226 feet
- Measured by 1-meter lidar
- Drop at the falls
- About 33 feet
- Change in ground height within ~250 feet of the falls
- Faces
- South
- Sunlit most of the day. Go early or late for softer light.
A slice through the lidar ground surface, from above the falls to downstream (heading south).
Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Getting There
From Glendale on US-89, take the Glendale Bench road east toward Skutumpah and Johnson Canyon. The road starts with a short stretch of broken pavement and then becomes a maintained dirt road; the falls are just south of a small bridge near cattle corrals.
Get Directions on Google MapsParking
There is no developed parking area. Pull well off the road so you do not block traffic or the corrals.
Elevation
6,204 feet above sea level
Coordinates
37.291171° N, -112.492431° W
Visitor Tips & Gear
Go in spring for flow. Check the weather before driving the Glendale Bench road.
This trail sits at 6,204 ft above sea level
Elevated TrailUV radiation is roughly 25% stronger at this elevation than at sea level, and the dry air accelerates dehydration. Extra sun protection and fluids go a long way.
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Coppertone Sport SPF 50 Sunscreen
UV intensity jumps ~4% per 1,000 ft — at this elevation you can burn in half the time.
Sun Bum SPF 30 Lip Balm (3-Pack)
Lips have almost no natural UV protection and burn fast in thin, dry mountain air.
Liquid I.V. Electrolyte Packets
You lose moisture ~2x faster at elevation — electrolytes help you absorb water efficiently.
ROCKNIGHT Polarized UV400 Sunglasses
High-altitude glare off rock and water is intense — UV400 lenses block 99%+ of UVA/UVB.
Where to Stay
The Wandering Star Inn
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The Knotty Pine
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Nearby Campground
Clay Flat Kiosk
13.1 miles away · 0 sites
"The Clay Flay Kiosk is located on the Yellowjacket road approximately two miles south of Highway 89, just north of Kanab, UT. It serves as a staging area for ATVs, UTVs, and horse trailers. It accesses Harris Mountain and Moncur Spring. You will also find several dispersed camping sites in this area. This area is also used for grazing. Please be cautious and respectful of the wildlife and range improvements. "
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The Glendale Bench road continues east toward Skutumpah Road and Johnson Canyon, and the route crosses BLM land and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
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