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Summary: This is one on my Favorite hikes and is a very popular hiking trail in Davis County. This trail is popular due to its accessibility and the scenic beauty of the beautiful 40 foot waterfall at the end of the trail. In the first half mile you will climb over 500 feet. After you cross the shoreline trail you will drop some to the creek level then you will rise about 800 additional feet over the next .8 miles. The trail follows the North Fork of Holms creek through shady scrub oak and majestic white pine. The largest evergreen tree I have seen in Utah I found long this trail. You will cross the creek twice once on a sad old bridge that badly needs replacing and at the end by stepping on the rocks. The water fall at the end is spectacular, take some time to stand in the spray and cool off before heading back down the trail. Trailhead: To find the trail head take hwy 89 north to Layton, turn right on East 1200 North road then immediately turn right on Eastside road. Near the end of eastside road you will see a dirt parking area. This is the trail head parking. (Lat:41.066275 Lon:-111.909903) Trail Guides for Adams Canyon : Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Ogden Ranger District 507 25th Street, Suite 103, Ogden, Utah 84401; 801-625-511 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Matty Ross, who has posted 26 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 7 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Ute Thunder on 6/28/2009 Very nice hike. Went with wife, 11 year old son, and 8 year old daughter. The trail was rough in a few spots, and plan on getting wet, but very scenic and nice. Had a great time and the kids got through it with no problems. Awesome water fall. Plan on tons of people. GO UTES!!!
Reviewed by K7CLS on 6/17/2009 Used to hike this canyon in mid 50s. No houses on east side of two lane hwy. Stashed our bikes in oak brush and took 22 rifles and bushwhacked our way to the falls. Once when I was 14 in 1956 I went up the little couloir to left of the falls and then it's open hiking to the top of the mountain. I thought that at least merited a merit badge of some kind. There was a lower falls near the mouth of the canyon the trail bypasses we used to shower in.
Reviewed by PT on 6/16/2009 It's great for a quick run with a steady incline and a nice variety of hills. Don't be daunted by the sandy switchbacks and the occational outcroping of rocks. Yesterday, I saw a family hiking with an infant which suggests that it is relatively accesible.
Reviewed by Mike on 6/11/2009 I have gone up about a Dozen times now, it is refreshing to get out the house, get some good nature and fresh air in and get a nice workout. I take my two little dogs all the time, the dogs can drink when thirsty and have plenty of shade. Last time I was up was last weekend. The hike is even nice in the middle of the rain, less crowded and great smell of all the trees etc. 
Reviewed by Bun on 6/1/2009 Hiked it for the first time on 5/30/09. I had been warned about the sandy switchbacks that make up the first part of the hike, but they weren't as bad as I'd feared, and after you're out of that you enter a nice, shady, foresty area that is nice and cool. The scenery on the way up was beautiful, and the waterfall at the top is amazing and offers a chance to cool off. There are some tricky, side-sloped, rocky areas in spots, but nothing too difficult if you take your time.
Reviewed by MWA on 5/16/2009 This was our first time hiking this trail and is a very pretty hike, but it seemed like more than 3.5 miles round trip. Maybe it's because it was our first hike of the season. Be prepared for a difficult start which is sand and a pretty good incline.
Reviewed by RW on 5/4/2009 Very nice hike, the first portion (a series of dusty switchbacks) was the worst part. The trails splits a few times so it was hard to know which way to go. There was still some snow so it made the last part of the hike treacherous, but overall it was beautiful. To anyone heading up, the turn off at 1200 North is closed so you have to turn on Eastside Drive at about 700 North. The trailhead lot is across the highway from the large Surf and Swim tank.
Reviewed by GT on 4/27/2009 I moved to Kaysville in 2008 and have loved hiking this trail. Took my grandkids camping in fall of 2008 near the waterfall, they loved it. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Utah Hiking, Utah Trails, Utah Hikes, Davis County Hiking, Davis County Trails, Davis County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||