Bell Canyon Lower Falls via Boulders Trailhead
Bell Canyon Lower Falls via Boulders Trailhead

Bell Canyon Lower Falls via Boulders Trailhead

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Bell Canyon Lower Falls via Boulders Trailhead

Bell Canyon Lower Falls via Boulders Trailhead

Distance: 5.5mi
Elevation: 1,667ft
Time: 3-4h

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The Bell Canyon Lower Falls Trail is a fantastic hike just outside of Sandy, Utah. This trail is steep and challenging, but that hasn’t decreased its popularity with hikers from all over. Almost everyone who visits this trail agrees that the beauty of this route, and the Bell Canyon waterfalls themselves, make the strenuous hike totally worth it.

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Getting there

This hike begins at the parking area on the east side of Wasatch Boulevard between Bell Canyon Road and Seven Springs Drive.

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Backcountry Campground

No

When to do

March to October

Pets allowed

No

Family friendly

No

Route Signage

Average

Crowd Levels

Moderate

Route Type

Circuit


Bell Canyon Lower Falls via Boulders Trailhead
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Bell Canyon Lower Falls via Boulders Trailhead Description

The Bell Canyon Lower Falls Trail is an excellent challenge for moderately experienced, and experienced hikers. This trail can get icy and treacherous in the winter, so we recommend wearing traction devices, such as microspikes, if you’re heading out at that time of year. The trail up to the waterfalls is very steep, so proper footwear is essential and hiking poles are strongly recommended. You will also want to bring the camera along with you, as the views of the waterfall are absolutely stunning!

From the trailhead, follow the path east to Lower Bell Canyon Reservoir. Take a left to follow the path around the reservoir, then continue eastward along the trail – you can loop around the other side of the reservoir on your return trip. Follow the path along the creek and over the bridge, then keep heading eastward. About 1.4mi past the reservoir you will see a spur trail leading north; take this path a short distance to the Lower Falls.

Catch your breath and enjoy a rest at the Lower Falls, before heading back to the main trail. You can follow the path back exactly the way you came or take a left at the reservoir to loop around the other side before rejoining the route back to the trailhead.

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