Moss Ledge Waterfalls Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah

Moss Ledge Waterfalls – Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah
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The Trek Details

The Trek in a snapshot

Location: Big Cottonwood Canyon, near Salt Lake City, Utah
Managing Agency: Forest Service
Pets: Not allowed. Big Cottonwood Canyon is a protected watershed area.
Fees: None
Restrooms: None
Camping: Not allowed
Trail Condition: Dirt trail and easy to follow up to the first falls. You will then be hiking on the creek until you see the main waterfalls
Distance: About 0.80 mile roundtrip
Time Required: 1+ hour
Sights: Moss Ledge Falls
Best Season: spring, summer, fall
Water Info: Bring a bottle of water if needed
Parking Elevation: 6535 ft
Summit Elevation: 6901 ft
Elevation Difference: 366 ft
Trek Planner Maps

Trail Map

GPS Coordinates

Trailhead: 40.6342, -111.71123
First Falls area: 40.63489, -111.71179
Moss Ledge Waterfall: 40.63659, -111.71195

Experience. Discover. Explore.

The Trail

Follow along on our adventure then go out on your own!

Be a responsible explorer
Small parking area

This is a quick trip to some great falls that seldom see visitors.  While everyone else is hiking other trails in Big Cottonwood Canyon, stop on by and see a hidden gem in the canyon!  You won’t be disappointed by the mist coming off the falls and the fun minor rock scrambling up to the waterfall.

From the trailhead you will quickly climb through thick vegetation until you come to the picnic area.  This would be a great place to have a picnic!



Picnic area

From here follow the trail up to the first falls.  If you are hiking in spring time there will be lots of water cascading down the rocks.  If you feel it is safe, hike on top of these rocks and continue on up to the main waterfall.  It can be tricky here as you can imagine; hiking on creek rocks can be dangerous especially with lots of water.  Just make sure you have good footing before proceeding.



First falls area

After a little ways, and some more minor rock scrambling and the waterfalls will appear in view!  They are absolutely beautiful and are a great place to relax out of the sun.





Personal Thoughts

Personal Thoughts

This is a great little adventure that is not well known. Chances are, you may have driven by these falls without even knowing there is a great waterfall here! You can hike to just the lower falls or keep going to the Moss Ledge Falls - it's up to you!

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