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Upper Provo River Falls

Summit County, Utah

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Summit County, Utah
Access status
Roadside viewpoint at a signed highway parking area; recreation pass required
The walk
Climb-Utah says the vantage spots are about a hundred feet east of the parking area
Ground & access
Short paved and improved trail with rock beside the river. Random Rambler says the paved path can be a little steep. Rock near the water is slippery.
Upper Provo River Falls, UT
Upper Provo River Falls, UT
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The upper falls is the first of three main drops of the Provo River at the Provo River Falls stop on the Mirror Lake Highway in the Uinta Mountains. It can be seen from the parking lot. A short improved trail leads about a hundred feet east to several viewpoints along the river. Random Rambler says a third tier of the upper falls is only visible if you walk down a little way. The trail continues downstream to the middle and lower falls, which have their own listings. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

Provo River Falls parking area on UT-150 (Mirror Lake Highway) to the viewpoints at the upper falls beside the lot

Climb-Utah says to walk east about a hundred feet on the improved trail to one of several vantage spots along the river. Random Rambler says the upper falls can be seen from the parking lot.

Short paved and improved trail with rock beside the river. Random Rambler says the paved path can be a little steep. Rock near the water is slippery.

Where to start

Signed Provo River Falls parking area on the west side of UT-150 (Mirror Lake Highway) at mile post 23.9, about 24 miles east of Kamas. Paved lot with an information kiosk and a pit toilet.

Timing & water

Mirror Lake Highway is closed to cars in winter. Road Trip Ryan says the gate is typically open from Memorial Day until late October.

Before you go

A Mirror Lake Highway recreation pass is required to stop at recreation sites. Three-day, seven-day and annual passes are sold online at yourpassnow.com, at self-service fee tubes along the highway (cash or check) and at ranger stations. America the Beautiful passes are honored.

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Summit County, Utah.

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