Best dog-friendly waterfall hikes in Utah
26 verified hikes from our directory of 78 Utah waterfalls.
What we mean by dog friendly
Dog-friendly means the land manager allows leashed dogs on this specific trail. State parks and National Forests usually do; National Park trails almost never. We mark dog_friendly only when we've confirmed the policy applies to the trail, not just the parking lot.
One caveat: Leash rules are enforced. Bring a 6-foot leash, waste bags, and water for the dog. Hot rock and pavement burn paws — check temperature with your hand for 5 seconds before letting them walk on it.
Gear hint: Our dog Brook carries her own water in a fitted pack; we carry her booties for shale and hot pavement. Cold-water tail-tuck on small breeds is real — keep them out of glacial plunge pools.
The 26 picks
Each opens to a full page with trail distance, elevation gain, parking, fee, best months, and live conditions when available.
Adams Canyon Upper Falls
40 ft · 4 mi · 1000 ft climb · Wasatch Range (BLM)
Bighorn Falls
height unverified · Muddy Creek Wilderness
Bridal Veil Falls
607 ft · Mount Timpanogos Wilderness
Cascade Falls
height unverified · Dixie National Forest
Double Falls
height unverified · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Dryfall
height unverified · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Easter Falls
height unverified · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Faux Falls
120 ft · 0.6 mi · 80 ft climb · Ken's Lake Recreation Area (BLM)
Funnel Falls
height unverified · Westwater Canyon Wilderness Study Area
Grotto Falls
height unverified · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Horsetail Falls
height unverified · Lone Peak Wilderness
Lake Creek Waterfall
height unverified · Ashdown Gorge Wilderness
Lost Creek Falls
height unverified · Mount Timpanogos Wilderness
Lower Bells Canyon Waterfall
height unverified · Lone Peak Wilderness
Milky Falls
height unverified · Manti-La Sal National Forest
Rattlesnake Creek Waterfall
height unverified · Ashdown Gorge Wilderness
Rocky Mouth Canyon Waterfall
height unverified · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Scorpion Falls
height unverified · Muddy Creek Wilderness
Scout Falls
height unverified · Mount Timpanogos Wilderness
Smith Ditch Falls No.1
height unverified · Mount Timpanogos Wilderness
Smith Ditch Falls No. 2
height unverified · Mount Timpanogos Wilderness
Stewart Falls
height unverified · Mount Timpanogos Wilderness
Upper Bells Canyon Waterfall
height unverified · Lone Peak Wilderness
Upper Bridal Veil Falls
height unverified · Mount Timpanogos Wilderness
Upper Falls
height unverified · Mount Timpanogos Wilderness
Upper Lisa Falls
height unverified · Twin Peaks Wilderness
Before you go: 5 things we always check
- The official land manager's page for road and trail closures (linked on every individual waterfall page).
- The weather forecast for the area AND upstream — flash floods come from rain miles away.
- Recent ranger or hiker reports for slippery rock conditions.
- Whether the trail crosses a creek without a bridge — water levels change daily in snowmelt season.
- Cell coverage at the trailhead. Download offline maps in advance.
See our full safety disclaimer for the dangers we've flagged on individual waterfalls. Several have fatalities on record.