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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 12 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by AKG on 5/12/2012 One of the best hikes I've been on! It is challenging and moderately steep the whole way up, plus you have to scramble over some rocks near the end. But the waterfall is a beautiful reward. The beginning is in the sun, but there is shade most of the rest of the way, so the shade and water combo keep the temp. cool. Plan to take at least 2 hrs. round trip as the description says. My husband and I are in good shape, kept a steady pace the whole way, and it took us 1 hr 45 min. roundtrip. Only drawback is it is pretty busy on weekends, but that is probably because it is such a nice hike. 
Reviewed by B on 5/11/2012 Not a hard hike, though the switchbacks at the beginning are rather tedious and bothersome. To be honest, the waterfall itself was somewhat disappointing. I guess my expectations were too high. With that said, though, I did enjoy this hike and would definitely do it again.
Reviewed by Eric on 4/29/2012 Hiked for the 1st time Sat. Lot was full. Very nice hike, terrain varied from sandy to rocky, kind of steep, moderately strenuous but made it up in 40 minutes, down in 20. Trailhead isn't marked with a sign but a brown kiosk at the corner of a chain link fence. From about the 1.0 to 1.1 mile point, the hike becomes a little tricky and not well delineated. You get to a 10 foot rock face that you need to either climb or go back slightly for a less steep slope. Don't hug the river edge - I did that and had to rock climb with my dog to get back on the trail. Coming back down at this point might be difficult for the elderly because of the slippery rock and one area requires a short slide. You have to cross a stream right before the waterfal
Reviewed by Steve on 4/22/2012 I agree with gklof - this trail should definitely be marked difficult. You had better be in really good shape to do this trail. We also turned around after approximately 0.5 miles or so. Would love to try it again after I get in better shape - just getting used to hiking with a 14 month old on my back. The views are absolutely beautiful, though - this would probably be a fantastic place to watch the sunset from after you get up the first part of it. 
Reviewed by J.S. on 4/21/2012 This is a beautiful hike, but the difficulty is more than moderate. It's dangerous in several spots. I echo another member's review that this is NOT a good hike for children. We went together as a family today and we were hiking for a full 4 hours. The kids were scared in some areas. I'm glad we hiked it, and the 3rd waterfall is extremely beautiful, but I don't expect to see it again in my lifetime, lol. Also, if you plan on taking this hike, you will want a good pair of trail shoes and drinking water.
Reviewed by gklof on 4/4/2012 Listen, folks. This is NOT a good hike for young children. Based on all of the positive reviews, we took our dog and teenagers on the hike today and TURNED AROUND BEFORE WE EVEN GOT TO THE FALLS. We hike all the time and, after a mile in, we all thought this hike should be called "difficult." My dog even fell at one point. I can't believe all the people who brought young kids to hike this trail. I think that's just asking for trouble. Poorly marked trail and rocky. Great views, but we won't be doing this one again.
Reviewed by Diamantina on 4/1/2012 Beautifull scenery, ecspecially in the Winter!! I loved every part of it. My favorite is the little bridge about halfway up. When everythings white from being covered in snow its absolutely gorgeous! This is a difficult hike if its your first. Be sure to take lots of water and a camera!! The absolute best time to go is in the spring evenings. Everything is green and you can see a perfect sunset over the lake and Layton coming down.
Reviewed by Shari on 10/23/2011 Always love this hike, and it is also fun to do in the winter, just make sure you have microspikes on. The waterfalls (including the little one inside the rock about halfway up) are incredibel when they are covered in ice. If you don't like the sandy switchbacks you can always start on the Bonneville shoreline trail in Kaysville (across from the dog pound & shooting range) I forget the name of the trail, but it is clearly marked. It is pretty & is about a mile walk to Adams. We do this sometimes to add variety because we hike this trail so much. 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
