Doughnut Falls Snowshoe

Beautiful blue sky, clean air, and lots of fun.  Because of the low snowfall this year, a lot of folks on the trail were hiking without snowshoes.   But poles are highly recommended. 

God blessed us with a refreshing day in the mountains!

DESCRIPTION:  Follow the Cardiff Road up to the Summer trailhead, where you'll see a restroom.   Get off the road, and follow the snowshoe trail up the hill.   The trail will cross a bridge and join the Cardiff Road.   When you come to a fork in the trail, stay to the left fork.   Follow the trail down to the narrows, where you'll have to climb down a few icy boulders.   Go up the stream bed and see the falls.  

RATINGS: MODERATE

BIG COTTONWOOD WATERSHED: No dogs allowed

MILEAGE: 3.15 miles round trip from Big Cottonwood Rd.

HIKE TIME: 3 hours

ELEVATION GAIN: 490'

PARKING: 8.8 miles up Big Cottonwood, park at Mill D South Fork,

"Cardiff Fork Road and 9730 E. Big Cottonwood Rd, SLC, UT"

RESTROOM available at the parking area.

GEAR: Poles, snowshoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, knit hat, insulate gloves, snow boots, water, energy snacks, and camera.

DIRECTIONS: Big Cottonwood Canyon begins at Fort Union Blvd and Wasatch Blvd in Salt Lake City, UT