Donut Falls
Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Distance
1.53 miles
Elevation Gain
413 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Description
Added by Eric Bennett
Donut Falls is an out-and-back hike to an amazingly beautiful and picturesque waterfall. This trail, located in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, is good for all seasons with easy access to the trail.
The Trail
Follow the trail for just a little bit and when it forks, stay to the left and you will arrive to Donut Falls. Once at the waterfall, climb up the rocks to get to the cave at the top, which is not visible from the bottom. To take pictures inside of the cave, you will most likely get your feet wet.
This is a really short hike, so it's great if you are short on time and want to see something amazing.
Falls Coordinates: 40.629722, -111.654722
Getting There
Coming from the I-215, turn left on Big Cottonwood Road and the parking lot will be about nine miles up the road on your right. Usually the gate is closed, so park here and follow the rest of the road on foot until you get to a trailhead with restrooms on the left hand side.
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Donut Falls Reviews
This is a great short hike for everyone, including kids, though it can be a little sketchy climbing up at the falls. There alway seems to be someone getting themselves into a difficult spot if they aren't physically up for the climb/scramble up the rocks. But a gorgeous payoff!
4.0
Love this, great way to kill a Saturday. Enjoy it year round, and lots more you can do to add to the trip
5.0
Have done this hike many times in all seasons! Never gets old <3
5.0
Just got back from this hike during spring runoff and it's an entirely different beast! Bring some good water shoes/sandals and expect to get very wet if you brave the climb to the top. One of the most downright fun short waterfall hikes I've done in a while. And yes, weekdays are where it's at!
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