Salt Lake City has been on our list of places to visit for quite some time. We booked our trip back in June leaving us plenty of time to plan out our trip. At the top of our list of things to do was hike as much as we could. Something that makes Salt Lake City unique is its proximity to so many beautiful outdoor destinations.
The trail head is only about 30 minutes outside Salt Lake City. We went on a Saturday so the parking lot was full, but the trail is long enough that we only saw people in passing. The beginning of the trail takes you to the watershed lake, which was nearly dry at the time we were there. From the lake, we continued on up to the waterfall. We got caught in a passing rain storm which gave us time to have a snack and take a few sips of water. The hike quickly turned into a near scramble as we huffed and puffed our way to the top.
Sarah enjoying the stream running off of the waterfallStepping out from the woods to see the waterfall made every step worth it. Not only was the waterfall beautiful, but the views of the valley were unbelievable as well. We took time to enjoy the view and explored around the top. After snapping some pictures, we headed back toward the valley.
We want to acknowledge and thank the past, present, and future generations of all Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples whose ancestral lands we travel, explore, and play on. Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!
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