Bell Canyon's Waterfall

Sandy, UT
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Bell Canyon's Waterfall
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Distance
4.64 miles
Elevation Gain
1549 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back

Features

Waterfall
Romantic
River
Forest
Easy Parking
Wildlife
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Added by Eric Bennett

Bell Canyon Waterfall is a scenic hike or trail run, which makes for a great weekday adventure. During summer months, head here after work for stunning sunset views.

If you keep a steady pace, the hike takes about an hour each way, so allow time when trying to catch the sunset. The hike is pretty easy until right before you reach the falls, where there is a big, steep hill you have to climb.

From the parking lot/trailhead, head up the path and head left when you arrive at the reservoir, so that the water is on your right. You will see a "trail" sign on the left of the path, follow this small trail all the way and you will cross a bridge over the stream at some point and then you will come to the bottom of a steep, rocky hill. At the top of the hill, head left around the big tree and continue straight until you hear/see the falls.

Be careful when maneuvering around the falls, especially in the dark; the rocks and dirt get really slippery and wet. You can get a great view of the sunset just on top of the falls. Camping is prohibited here and dogs are not allowed as it is Sandy's Watershed.

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Chris Deuel
7/8/2019
Incredible Views
This has been one of my favorite short hikes this season.
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Travis Poulson
9/4/2018
Beautiful Family Adventure
This is a great family hike with a destination that's hard to beat. The falls are absolutely massive during runoff. The final climb is ...
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Sara Klemundt
10/10/2017
Difficult Hike
This was a beautiful hike, but it was not easy, the beginning of the hike is pretty laid back but once you get to ...
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Craig Amend
10/10/2017
Moderate, Not Easy...Well Worth The Views Though!!
This hike was awesome! My fiancé and I did it in early October, and the changing fall foliage was spectacular!! As described the first ...
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Kelley Manning
6/10/2017
Stunning Falls
This is one of my favorite hikes in Utah! The scenery can't be beat & the falls are unreal, especially this year with all ...
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Shalee Blackmer
4/20/2017
Stunning Falls With Great Views
This was a great hike. The very beginning and very end are the steepest while the middle section is relatively tame. I'm an avid ...
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Aaron Daniels
5/28/2016
First Hike In Utah!
My wife and I moved here two weeks ago from Pennsylvania, and this was the first chance we had to get out for a ...
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Bryony Richards
5/21/2016
Iconic Waterfall
A nice moderate hike to one of the Wasatch Mountains more known waterfalls. Well worth the hike.
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Sean Parsons
5/5/2016
Awesome
I love this trail! This trail is a great one to run if you're up for the challenge! The shorter hike to the lake ...
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Kellie Bonner
5/4/2016
Awesome Hike
This hike is pretty mellow until you get to the steep rocky section right before the falls. You have a beautiful outlook of the ...
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Gina Papa
5/1/2016
Wow!
Definitely pretty steep and rocky up near the end, 4mi round trip from bell canyon reservoir. Felt like I had noodle legs near the ...
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Kohlton Nelson
1/18/2016
Great winter hike as well! Take Cramp ons!
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Nick Oman
1/14/2016
Fun little hike so close to the city. If you hike it with Mr. Bennett be sure to do some training first. This dude can cruise!!!
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Liam McNally
10/23/2015
awesome hike - good food nearby
This one is a go-to in the SLC area. Hit up the Cotton Bottom for garlic burgers just off the exit at 6200 S ...
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Rebecca Stubbs
10/7/2015
Spring/fall recommended :)
This hike starts from the valley floor and is pretty steep, I definitely recommend doing it in the spring or fall to avoid the ...
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Jeff Johnson
8/17/2015
This adventure is one of the classics of the Wasatch Front, I would highly recommend!
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Terry Hiatt
6/28/2015
Absolutely loved this hike. Scenery was beautiful, a lot of sun however quite a bit of natural shade. The waterfall was so amazing! Definitely ...
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Ben Brown
6/25/2015
Really long, really uphill, really tiring....TOTALLY WORTH IT
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