GROVE CREEK FALLS

What a wonderful day with Jesus. Spectacular falls, and canyon overlooks. This was a great place to spend a Sunday afternoon. 

GROVE CREEK FALLS

Humming birds & beautiful wildflowers. 

Roaring water from the stream below. 

Fresh air and a cool breeze, and sunny.

Energetic climb in the foothills above Pleasant Grove, Utah. Entering the canyon, the first 1/2 mile climbs up loose rock. 

The trail follows a rushing stream, surrounded by scrub oaks. When the trail splits, take the narrow one that goes up the left side.  There are great views of Provo Lake and the canyon below. 

GROVE CREEK FALLS

After hiking 1 1/4 hours, you'll see the first waterfall from an overlook. Because of loose shale, it is too dangerous to hike to the base of it. 15 minutes later, you will see from an overlook a majestic falls. 

SCENIC BENCH

Above the falls is a wooden bench you can sit on and enjoy the scenery. After taking a rest, hike a little further to the first bridge, where you'll see the water cascading. 

CLIMB TO THE MEADOW

DRIVE TIME: 45 minutes ~ 36 miles from SLC DIRECTIONS: from SLC take I-15 southbound, take exit 278 and turn left on Main Street, keep following US 89 toward the mountains, (look for the canyon on the left side of the G on the mountain) look for Macey's large American flag, turn left on "Pleasant Grove Blvd-Center Street" and drive east, turn left at the 100 East (stop light), travel north a few blocks, after passing a ranger station turn right on 500 North, (500 North) becomes Grove Creek Drive, drive up Grove Creek Dr. all the way to the mountain, trailhead parking lot has picnic tables and a restroom. 

RATINGS: INTERMEDIATE 

HIKE TIME: 1 1/2 hours to main falls, & 1 hour return to trailhead. 

MILEAGE: 2 miles to the upper falls ELEVATION GAIN: 1560' elevation gain GEAR: Sun protection, hat, water, hiking poles, sack lunch, first aid, camera, & jacket.