DESCRIPTION: The trailhead begins in a Sandy neighborhood. For the first 1/2 mile you will climb up a Grand Canyon staircase to the lower reservoir.
The trail mellows out until you get to a forest area with a bubbling stream. It is fun crossing the wooden bridge and seeing wildflowers. The trail begins with a rocky climb up the hill. After hiking awhile you'll hear the roaring falls. At a fork in the trail, take a left. Be careful climbing down to the falls area and watch out for exposure. You'll have to go back to the fork in the trail to go to the second falls. Hike for 45 minutes up a steep rocky trail, & take a trail to the left.
KIDS may make the first falls if you hike in the cool time of day and bring extra water. But unless they are scouts, don't try to hike to the second falls with 'em.
LONE PEAK WILDERNESS: Group size is limited to 10.
WATERSHED: No dogs, no wading & no swimming.
TRAILHEAD: Wasatch Blvd & Trailhead (10245 South), Sandy, Utah
NO RESTROOMS available
RATINGS: INTERMEDIATE to first falls, & DIFFICULT to second.
HIKE TIME: (5 hours total)
2 hours to first falls, 45 minutes to second falls and 2 hours hiking down.
MILEAGE: 2 miles to first falls & 1/2 mile more to second ~ 2370' e.g.
GEAR: Sun protection, hat, water, hiking poles, sack lunch, first aid, bug spray, camera, & jacket.