Upper Falls
Utah County, Utah
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- Utah County, Utah
- Access status
- Firsthand trail guide; check current closures
- The walk
- 0.7 mile round trip
- Ground & access
- Moderate rocky climb. The firsthand guide warns of sudden rockfalls and hazardous undermined snow.
MyHikes describes crossing the Provo River bridge from Upper Falls Park, briefly joining the parkway, then taking the rocky uphill path to Upper Falls.
Plan your visit
Upper Falls Park to Upper Falls
MyHikes records a 0.7-mile out-and-back route; the waterfall is about 0.35 mile from the start.
Moderate rocky climb. The firsthand guide warns of sudden rockfalls and hazardous undermined snow.
Where to start
Use Upper Falls Park’s main parking lot off Provo Canyon Road, identified in the guide at 40.346614, -111.593998.
Timing & water
The firsthand account dates to 2023. Confirm current Provo Canyon closures before travel, especially during snowmelt.
Before you go
Fees, permits and reservation requirements for this visit have not been confirmed; check with the land manager.
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