Lisa Falls
Utah · 50-foot drop · Twin Peaks Wilderness (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF) · Last verified 2026-05-23
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Lisa Falls is a 50-foot two-tier cascade tucked into Twin Peaks Wilderness on the south side of Little Cottonwood Canyon, 20 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City. The hike is 0.3 miles round trip and gains 150 feet — quick payoff for a city stop. Dogs are strictly banned from the entire canyon (drinking watershed); the rule is enforced. Best in May-July during snowmelt; thin in late summer.
The trail
0.3 miles each way, rated easy with 150 feet of elevation gain. Lisa Falls pullout on UT-210 in Little Cottonwood Canyon, 4.3 mi up from the canyon mouth. Free.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Falls (this page) | — | 50 ft | easy · 0.3 mi | N | Free |
| Upper Lisa Falls | 0 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Upper Bells Canyon Waterfall | 2 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Gloria Falls | 2 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Lower Bells Canyon Waterfall | 2 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Blackjack Waterfall | 4 mi | — | — | — | — |
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Questions visitors ask about Lisa Falls
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How tall is Lisa Falls?
Lisa Falls is 50 feet (15 m) tall. Height is sourced from USFS Wasatch-Cache.
Is Lisa Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Lisa Falls is inside Twin Peaks Wilderness (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF). We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Lisa Falls?
No — dogs are not allowed on trails here. Service animals are an exception per ADA.
Can you swim at Lisa Falls?
No — swimming is not safe or not allowed at Lisa Falls. This is Salt Lake City's drinking water source — no swimming, wading, or anything that touches the water. Stay on the rocks.
When is the best time to visit Lisa Falls?
Peak flow is typically May, June, July, August. Season-wise: spring, summer. Snowmelt and recent rain affect day-to-day volume.
Is there a fee to visit Lisa Falls?
No entrance fee. Twin Peaks Wilderness (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache NF) is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Lisa Falls from a major city?
Lisa Falls is 5 miles from Sandy (about 12 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
40.5739, -111.7276
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-23
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