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Summary: This is a great hike for people of all ages. There are a few places where there are loose rocks, but most people in fair physical condition should be able to navigate this trail. The view of the waterfall and the valley makes it well worth it. As I mentioned in the trailhead section of this report, there are several trails to explore in this area, just about all of them are clearly marked. Note: some trails are specifically for hikers, others are for Mt. bikers. You may see people on bikes on the hiking trails, and most people don't seem to mind, but be aware on blind corners that there may be mt. bikers present. If you have a GPS unit and are interested in Geocaching, there are several caches in the area to find. If you are interested in attempting to locate some of these caches, or would like more information about Geocaching, go to: http://www.geocaching.com/ to learn more. If you have further questions, you cane-mail me at tsugihara@topproducer.com Trailhead: There are multiple trail heads in the area. The most common is at the top of 29th street. There is a parking lot, and the trail head is clearly marked. There are other trails in the area, but if you stay on the upper trail, it will take you to the waterfall trail. If you stay on the trail's by the river, it will take you right to it. The other common trail head is on the south side of Mt. Ogden park. There is also clearly marked trail heads from this location. If you look on the side of the mountain, you will see two copper/rust colored water tanks. The trail to the waterfall is about 40-50 yards above the tanks. (Lat:41.12014 Lon:-111.55184) Trail Guides for Waterfall Canyon: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Ranger Contact: 2549 Washington Boulevard, Ogden, Utah 84401 (801) 629-8253 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Tyson Sugihara Trail Reviews Page 1 of 3 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Bruce on 8/19/2008 You definitely want to go in June while the water is still high. The trail is pretty easy and makes for an awesome afternoon hike. If you want another nice hike, go left when the trail forks at the beginning. Right takes you to Waterfall Canyon and going left will take you to Taylor Canyon which is absolutely beautiful.
Reviewed by Heidi V on 8/3/2008 I hiked this last night with my kids ages 1 and 4. I think we'll wait a couple years before we try it again, or go with one adult per kid. We didn't make it to the top as many of the rocks were just too big for my 4 year old's legs. Other families we saw carried their kids a good portion of the way. My 4 year old is a good hiker and we still had fun, but it's not a hike for a kid that small if you can't carry them at least part of the way and help them through the difficult parts. Also, even though we didn't make it to the top, we were on the trail for about 4 1/2 hours. Going up can be tough so plan accordingly for time if you have kids with you. 
Reviewed by Tina R on 6/26/2008 This is one of my favs, I hike it sveral times each year at different times to see how the falls differ. It's easy once you've been there a few times, hike up form the 29th street trail head, once you reach the bridge, make an immediate left heading east toward the falls. Follow the creek on either side and cross anywhere if the other side looks better. both sides lead up to the falls. Enjoy.
Reviewed by Tina R on 6/26/2008 This is one of my favs, I hike it sveral times each year at different times to see how the falls differ. It's easy once you've been there a few times, hike up form the 29th street trail head, once you reach the bridge, make an immediate left heading east toward the falls. Follow the creek on either side and cross anywhere if the other side looks better. both sides lead up to the falls. Enjoy.
Reviewed by s on 5/7/2008 Did this hike yesterday with my 5 year old and my Mom. There were a few tricky spots but we made it to the top without any problems and the reward was well worth it. The falls are amazing especially right now with the run-off. I am hooked and can't wait to try it again.
Reviewed by Glenn on 4/28/2008 This hike was a great way to spend the morning with my children ages 5 and 7 along with our dog. The terrain was moderate for adults but a little difficult for the young ones but they managed with a few sips of water and an occasional dip of the hat in water to cool off. The hike was definatley a learning experience for the youngsters and a great way to keep them off the t.v., it took us about 3.5 hours round trip, that includes our play time and lunch at the falls. Trails are not clearly marked and you could go the wrong way take a map and talk to other hikers on your way up to make sure you are going the correct direction. Its very easy to go the wrong way. Have fun 
Reviewed by B.R on 9/8/2007 My husband and I decided to go and hike Waterfall Canyon, but we don't know how to get there. Can anyone help us?
Reviewed by Mike on 5/16/2007 I've done this hike several times and to answer deb's question, once you cross the bridge (towards the south,assuming you started from 29th street) You'll want to take a left and head up into the canyon. You'll follow the creek the rest of the way up. There's trails on both sides in many places and several places where you can cross the stream 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, Weber County Hiking, Weber County Trails, Weber County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||