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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 25 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 6 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Viewer on 8/10/2008 Absolutely beautiful!!! It is a nice trail that hugs the river for the most part all the way to the falls. It is a fun hike with plently of photo ops.
Reviewed by NC on 8/4/2008 I took my 3 year old on this hike. I carried him on my shoulders through some of the hike. I had a wonderful time with him and most of the time I had to ask him to slow down. There are some parts of the trail that I needed to hold on to him for fear of slipping down into the small creek. I have done this hike many times and everytime the company on the trail was polite.
Reviewed by tk on 7/31/2008 i really liked the hike. the only thing that bothered me was that hiking up thier was quiet a bit of trash on the trail. i picked up what i could carry but thier was still a bit laying around. 
Reviewed by Cassie on 7/29/2008 I took this hike with my 4 year old son and 1 year old daughter in a back pack carrier. It is a fun hike and my son loves it. There is a stretch accross a flat rock, but if you head up the rock you will find that the trail continues up the rock and down the other side making it much easier to pass than heading over the rock face. I am not in shape and the trial is a hard one. If you plan to take children, expect to take many breaks, and have plenty of water and snacks. The first time we took the hike it took us 4 hours. The second time it was quicker only taking 3 hours. The waterfall is well worth the exurtion put forth. We will hike it again soon.
Reviewed by BCracker on 7/22/2008 I hike this trail several times each year. The beginning switchbacks can be daunting for those not in great shape, but not insurmountable. Beautiful hike following a stream the whole way. A small waterfall or two on the way up to the large 30 ft. waterfall at the top. There is one technical part where you have to cross a rock about 15 ft. long which is at an angle and can be slick if wet. Small children would have a hard time with this part. Prepare to get your feet wet if you want a good view of the waterfall at the top. You have to cross the stream to get the best view.
Reviewed by GW on 6/2/08 on 7/3/2008 I went up the trail with a group of 5 teen age girls. It was beautiful scenery. It took us about 1 1/2 hours up to the water fall and about 1 hour down. When we got down to the parking lot we noticed that my passanger side window of my mini-van was smashed completely out and they had stolen my purse, that had a lot of personal information in it. The car parked two ahead of us also got brokened into and her purse was also taken, hers was hidden under the seat. When the police got there they said it is a out of control problem that is happening there, where cars are being broken into on a daily basis. So beware and don't leave anything of value in your car. A bad ending for a beautiful hike.
Reviewed by TheLazyCoconut on 7/2/2008 Hiked this trail today with husband, 4 kids, and grandma. We had a great time, but this hike was much more difficult than we anticipated. I wouldn't recommend taking young children because the trail is difficult to navigate in places. It took us 3 hours to get to the waterfall, and almost 2 hours to get back down to the car. This was because we had young children who were nervous climbing over rocks and branches and going down the steep trail. The kids are 12, 10, 7, and 5. Grandma and the older 2 kids had no problems. Overall it was a fun hike that I would love to do again without the children.
Reviewed by SJ on 6/9/2008 Hiked this trail on Sunday with the family and we had a great time. This was our first time on this trail and it was busy. Lots of couples, families, and dogs. I would encourage all dog owners to be respectful and keep their animals leashed. Please take the time and effort to remove their dropping from off the main trail. Took just over two hours to get to the falls at a mild pace. I took a pair of sandals to wear in the water crossings. This worked well and saved a return hike in soaking wet shoes. 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||