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Hidden Falls Trail551
in Salt Lake City, UT 84121about Hidden Falls Trail:
With an elevation gain of 40 feet and a total distance of .3 miles, the Hidden Falls Trail (located in the Wasatch National Forest) is an easy hike for younger children and even nimble elderly folks (some boulder hopping is involved).
After crossing the highway from the parking lot, take the lower left trail into the shade of the trees, avoiding the second set of stairs on the right, (these lead to the Mill B North Fork Overlook trail). From here, a short gentle climb is all that is required to reach the mist of the falls, where the tranquil sound of the falling water and the hidden location gives one the sense of being in another world, far from the road.
This trail is unpaved, and although it only takes a few minutes to cover, it provides terrain interesting enough to make it challenging for youngsters. Please take caution when approaching the falls; the rocks may be slippery from spray.
An old mine (which is gated for everyone's safety) is located near the falls area. You might find it interesting to watch the rock climbers, who also enjoy the area, scale the surrounding walls. Restroom facilities are located beyond the additional parking area located at the bottom of the "S-turn", which is also the trailhead for the Mill B Interpretive Trail.
After crossing the highway from the parking lot, take the lower left trail into the shade of the trees, avoiding the second set of stairs on the right, (these lead to the Mill B North Fork Overlook trail). From here, a short gentle climb is all that is required to reach the mist of the falls, where the tranquil sound of the falling water and the hidden location gives one the sense of being in another world, far from the road.
This trail is unpaved, and although it only takes a few minutes to cover, it provides terrain interesting enough to make it challenging for youngsters. Please take caution when approaching the falls; the rocks may be slippery from spray.
An old mine (which is gated for everyone's safety) is located near the falls area. You might find it interesting to watch the rock climbers, who also enjoy the area, scale the surrounding walls. Restroom facilities are located beyond the additional parking area located at the bottom of the "S-turn", which is also the trailhead for the Mill B Interpretive Trail.
tips:
Take plenty of drinking water and a snack to enjoy by the creek. Salt Lake City watershed restrictions apply in Big Cottonwood Canyon. If you're unsure of what the rules are, visit www.fs.fed.us or www.slcgov.com.
getting there:
To reach the trailhead, drive 4.4 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon on Utah 190. Park in the small lot located on the right (southeast) side of the road in the second, upper curve of the "S-Turn." The trail is above the lot on the opposite (north) side of the road. Additional parking can be found at the lower parking area, where a small road branches right (southeast) from the lower curve of the "S-Turn."
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