State: Utah
Location: Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Length, One-Way: 1.8 miles
Trail Type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 7720 feet
Maximum Elevation: 7920 feet
Elevation Change: 200 feet
Best Season: Summer, Fall
Difficulty: Easy
Usage: Heavy
Delicate Arch, Utah
Trail Information
Notice: Donut Falls is on private property and is currently posted “No Trespassing”. This is a popular Salt Lake City destination and it is hoped that the access issues will soon be corrected.
The Donut Falls was one of the most popular hikes in the Salt Lake City area but as of this time. The Donut Falls Trail ends at an unusual formation where the stream falls through a hole in the rock, giving it it’s name. The trail to Donut Falls is 1 3/4 miles each way and will require approximately 1 hour to reach the waterfall from the trailhead. This is one of the more popular hikes in the Wasatch Mountains.
The trail connects with the Cardiff Fork Road, but motorized vehicles are not permitted on the Donut Falls Trail.
Water is plentiful in this area, but all water taken from lakes and streams should be filtered before drinking. All hikers in your party should carry a minimum of one liter of water.
The Donut Falls Trail is a spectacular snowshoe adventure in winter.
Directions
Via Big Cottonwood Canyon Road (7000 South Wasatch Blvd) about 8.8 miles up the canyon to Cardiff Fork (Mill D South Fork). Then 1 miles up Cardiff Fork to parking area. Trail follows the creek.
