Waterfalls around Salt Lake City at a glance
There are 31 named waterfalls within 50 miles of downtown Salt Lake City. The nearest is Hidden Falls, about 12 mi SE in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the south: 21 of the 31. All of them are in Utah.
Distances here are straight lines from the city centre. Roads bend around ridges and rivers, so a fall 20 miles out can take an hour to reach. Search your own street or tap Find falls near me above to measure from where you are.
How far you have to drive
| Within | Named waterfalls |
|---|---|
| 10 miles of Salt Lake City | 0 |
| 25 miles of Salt Lake City | 16 |
| 50 miles of Salt Lake City | 31 |
Well-known falls within reach of Salt Lake City
Donut Falls (15 miSE) and Bridal Veil Falls (33 miSSE) are among the best-known waterfalls within 50 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in Utah.
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Salt Lake City
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Falls | 12 mi SE | not recorded | Salt Lake County, Utah |
| Moss Ledge Waterfall | 13 mi SE | not recorded | Utah |
| Lower Bells Canyon Waterfall | 15 mi SSE | not recorded | Utah |
| Donut Falls | 15 mi SE | 20 ft | Utah |
| Doughnut Falls | 15 mi SE | not recorded | Salt Lake County, Utah |
| Upper Lisa Falls | 15 mi SE | not recorded | Utah |
| Lisa Falls | 16 mi SSE | not recorded | Salt Lake County, Utah |
| Upper Bells Canyon Waterfall | 16 mi SSE | not recorded | Utah |
| Rocky Mouth Canyon Waterfall | 16 mi SSE | not recorded | Utah |
| Gloria Falls | 17 mi SE | not recorded | Utah |
| Blackjack Waterfall | 18 mi SE | not recorded | Utah |
| Ghost Falls | 19 mi SSE | not recorded | Utah |
| Horsetail Falls | 20 mi SSE | not recorded | Utah |
| Adams Canyon Lower Falls | 21 mi N | 16 ft | Utah |
| Adams Canyon Waterfall | 21 mi N | not recorded | Utah |
Tallest recorded waterfalls near Salt Lake City
Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 3 of the 31 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.
| Waterfall | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridal Veil Falls | 607 ft | 33 mi SSE |
| Donut Falls | 20 ft | 15 mi SE |
| Adams Canyon Lower Falls | 16 ft | 21 mi N |
Counties with the most falls near Salt Lake City
Utah County, UT (4), Salt Lake County, UT (3) and Summit County, UT (1). County is from the USGS record, so falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap are not counted here.
Before you go
The map shows where falls are, not whether a trail reaches them or the land is open. Check the land manager for closures, fees and parking, and stay on the trail near the water. See waterfall safety, waterfall hikes near me and the best time to see waterfalls.