Posted in Utah
July 14, 2015
These 20 Waterfalls in Utah Will Take Your Breath Away
Hiking during summer months in Utah can be a hot, dusty, sweaty affair. But when your hike includes a waterfall (or two, or three!), you’re rewarded with a cool mist and the beauty of cascading water set against Utah’s gorgeous scenery.
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You'll find these cascading falls along the hike to The Subway. A tough trek -- but worth the beauty!
The amount of water on this fall changes throughout the summer, depending on the water level.
See this huge 607-foot waterfall from the road.
A short, easy hike of less than a miles gets you to this little beauty.
Aka Little Deer Creek.
The view from underneath the falls is even more impressive that the view from outside.
A popular hiking destination in Zion.
About 3.5 miles roundtrip.
The pool at the base of this waterfall is dangerous to swimmers; the park occasionally closes it to the public.
Cool and shady!
Westwater Canyon has very high water flow in the spring.
An easy hike and a large, shaded area makes this a popular destination.
The beginning of this trail is paved; it becomes much more difficult past the falls.
This waterfall was created by dolomite, which is magnesium-fortified limestone and much harder than other limestone.
Watch for cliff swallows and listen for tree frogs!
One of three cascades.
Near Sundance.
Not as well known as it's lower cousin -- the upper falls requires a strenuous 2-mile hike.
Another of the three cascading falls.
The trail is steep, rocky and difficult, but this 200 ft. waterfall at the end is the prize.
When hiking to and around waterfalls, use caution. The rocks can be very slippery and some of these falls are remote — if you’re injured it can take awhile for rescue teams to reach you.
