![]() If you’re looking for something a bit more lightweight, go with the traditional Nalgene. To keep your drink extra cold, go with a Hydroflask, which is vacuum-sealed and keeps your liquids cold for up to 24 hours. Especially if you’re traveling during the hot summer season! It’s important to stay hydrated on hiking trails. I love being able to switch between a solid hiking boot and a trail sandal with excellent traction on an easier hike or a hike with a river crossing (like Donut Falls, listed below). My husband, who is very prone to ankle injuries, wears Salomon X Ultra Low GTXand swears by them. I wear brands like Merrell Moab 2 Mid Ventilator, Teva Universal Trail (trail sandal), and Timberland Mt. When hiking around Utah, it’s super important to wear sturdy hiking shoes or sandals on the trails. Good hiking shoes are especially important on these rocky waterfall trails! Utah has some of the most beautiful hiking in the country, but it’s also got some pretty rocky trails. Also, the wet rocks near these waterfalls are very slick so be careful. But if you choose to climb a waterfall, know your limits and don’t bite off more than you can chew. I recommend using caution and not attempting to climb up any waterfalls. ![]() You’ll find many steep drop offs and slick wet rocks near these waterfalls. Check with the National Forest Ahead of time to figure out which trails are allowing dogs. There are a couple of trails that do allow four-legged friends on a short leash, including Waterfall Canyon and Bridal Veil Falls. This is in order to protect the local water supply, so please comply with these regulations. Many of these trails are in a watershed area and do not allow you to bring your furry friend. No Dogs Allowed (on most of these trails) Check this app before heading to the trailhead for information on trail conditions. ![]() The AllTrails app is one of the best ways to get information from other hikers on the conditions and accessibility of the trail. It’s not unheard of for a trail to be impassable due to conditions. If you’re visiting in the late-spring the conditions of local trails can vary greatly when it comes to amount of snow, ice, and mud on the trail. Things to Know Before Visiting Waterfalls Near SLC Check Trail Conditions on AllTrails Although these trails would still be beautiful without the waterfall feature. If you’re visiting in the late summer or fall, it’s possible that the falls may have little to no water flow and may be a little less impressive. Just be prepared with the proper traction devices, either crampons or snowshoes. However, frozen waterfalls are also worth seeing if you’re planning to hike in the winter season. For the most part, the trails will be dry and the waterfalls gushing with recent snow-melt from the higher elevations. In my opinion, late-spring to early-summer is the best time to hike to these falls. The roads to each of these trailheads are open year-round although road conditions may vary throughout the year. These waterfall hikes can be enjoyed all year-round. Planning a trip to Utah? You may like these articles, too:Īntelope Island State Park: The Best of the Great Salt Lake Until this trip, I had never thought of Northern Utah, near Salt Lake City, as a prime place for waterfall chasing. ![]() ![]() Keep reading for the best waterfall hikes near Salt Lake City. During our one-month stay between Salt Lake City and Provo we were able to hike to many different waterfalls. After spending a glorious month in the desert of Southern Utah, we decided to head to the lush land of waterfalls in Northern Utah. ![]()
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