Kanarra Falls via Kanarraville Slot Canyon

Kanarraville Slot Canyon
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Kanarra Falls via Kanarraville Slot Canyon
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Distance
3.6 miles
Elevation Gain
732 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

Features

Scenic
River
Waterfall
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Added by Karyna Wilkerson

Kanarra Falls is an intermediate to advanced 3.6-mile roundtrip hike. There is some scrambling involved, climbing up at least two waterfalls.

Kanarra Falls is a gem of a hike that takes you into the Kanarraville slot canyons in southern Utah and the infamous Kanarra Falls. After hiking half a mile or so from the parking lot on a fairly open trail the canyon slots up. This is where the fun begins. Here you will have to walk through the water into the slot canyon, following the water upstream the rest of the way. After another half mile, you will be treated to one of the coolest 15-foot waterfalls you will ever see. You will have to climb up a tree trunk/ladder to the right before you reach another waterfall. Scramble up the canyon to the right to keep going for more cascading falls. You can keep going as far as you like as the canyon opens up or turn around and follow the same route back to the parking lot.

This canyon is located in the town of Kanarraville, north of Kolob Canyon, Utah. GPS Kanarraville, Utah, then as you drive into the downtown on Old US Hwy 91 (which becomes Main Street), look for E 100 N St and drive east three blocks until you reach the gated dirt road that heads up into the hills. Park in the lot to the left ( GPS 345 E 100 N St. Kanarraville, UT 84742)

PERMITS
Hiking Kanarra Falls requires a hiking permit. Permits can be purchased for $12 per person online at kanarrafalls.com. The permit includes parking at both the Town and Sweet Spot parking lots. If available, hiking permits may be available at the Kanarra Falls trailhead during staffed hours, but the transaction will be credit card/debit only. No cash transactions will be allowed and there are no refunds. A daily group permit is also available.

ADDiTIONAL NOTES
Be sure to check the weather forecast before heading out on this adventure. Particularly, be aware of rain and flash floods. Note, dogs are not permitted on this adventure. 

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Angela Dair
2/2/2023
So fun! Need reservations.
So fun! It reminded me of The Narrows but not crowded at all. Climbed up the sketchy ladder and nearly had a panic attack. ...
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Drew Thompson
4/16/2022
Beautiful Spot but Steel Ladders??
Prefacing this by saying the hike itself and the scenery is great 5/5. The canyons are gorgeous, the amount of people each day is ...
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Crystal Sibson
8/10/2020
Fun Hike
This is one of my all time favorite hikes. The combination of being in a slot canyon and climbing waterfalls makes it exciting ...
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Stephen Catalano
8/10/2020
Easily one of the best stops of my road trip
These falls were incredible. I came here specifically for photography and it didn't disappoint. Make sure you bring some solid sandals (chaco style worked ...
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Char S
3/26/2019
Great Winter Hike!
I went late morning in early January and ran into only 2 other people that morning which left some awesome solitude time. I hiked ...
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Rebbeca Brown
6/27/2018
Beautiful views
You will be walking in water at least half the hike! A permit is now required $8. Well worth it. There are 2 ladders, ...
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Kalai Ellis
6/20/2018
You paid $8, so get your money's worth
You're paying a rather small price for what is actually an amazing place for photography. Highly recommend going here early in the morning to ...
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Rafael Garcia
5/26/2018
Love it.
Great hike for the entire family.
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Thomas Burton
11/13/2017
Great hike.
This is a great hike! the canyon is beautiful and walking through the water is fun. A must do.
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Des F
8/25/2017
AMAZING
Loved this hike... if you hike further past the first waterfall there is a natural waterslide and a lot less people! Water is pretty ...
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Bob Hollywood
5/17/2017
Perfect Little Hike
The only draw back to this hike was the crowds. Holy cow. We arrived early and got 2 minutes alone to photograph the falls ...
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Aspen C
4/24/2017
Beautiful
We did this mid-April and the water was freezing so be sure to pack the right footwear if you can. The journey to the ...
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Backyard Overlanders
2/13/2017
I don't think you've lived until you've climbed this waterfall!
This hike is amazing! There are actually 3 waterfalls you can climb. The last one is more of a slide you can slide down ...
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Sassy Resuello
11/2/2016
Great Canyon Hike!
Loved this trail! Perfect for adventure seekers who are not afraid to get wet. i will definitely go back here in the future! Highly ...
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Desiree Oliveira
10/10/2016
Two Thumbs Way Up.
If you like getting your feet wet, and awesome waterfalls, this hike is 100% worth it!
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Whitney Zander
8/12/2016
My FAVORITE hike
I did this hike in the end of March and again in August. Both times were amazing!! Its definitely a hidden gem. And it's ...
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Sandy Mencias
7/30/2016
Spectacular
Amazing place ! There is water everywhere so take your water shoes!
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Taylor Lithgow
6/22/2016
Most amazing hike ever
So beautiful that the heat isn't even noticed. Not very kid friendly, wouldn't suggest anyone under 6 or 7.
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Hannah Stewart
3/28/2016
Absolutely Beautiful
Did this hike in the beginning of spring and it was beautiful! I never expected something so fun to be in this location! I ...
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Eric Harris
1/28/2016
Beautiful hike. No crowds in the winter!
I finally got to check this hike out and immediately fell in love with it. The huge rock walls reminded me a lot ...
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Jason Hatfield
11/11/2015
Beautiful slot canyon outside of Zion. Watch for the occasional rockfall, lost a camera to it last year.
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Carrie Roc
9/30/2015
Great day hike!
Came up here for the day, be prepared to get wet! Awesome slot canyon!
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John Richards
6/1/2015
This is a very fun day hike. If you are fit, can easily do in an afternoon. When I went there were lots of ...
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Rafael Barajas
12/5/2014
Hi there. i will be checking this place out very soon. any tips for a beginer? :)
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