Hidden Falls Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah

Hidden Falls – Big Cottonwood Canyon, Utah

The Trek Details

The Trek in a snapshot

Location: Big Cottonwood Canyon, Salt Lake City, Utah
Managing Agency: Forest Service
Pets: Not allowed in Big Cottonwood Canyon
Fees: None
Restrooms: None
Camping: Not allowed
Trail Condition: Good dirt trail
Distance: About 0.20 mile roundtrip
Time Required: 15+ minutes
Sights: Hidden Falls, a mine
Best Season: Spring, summer, fall
Water Info: Bring a bottle of water if needed
Parking Elevation: 6228 ft
Summit Elevation: 6294 ft
Elevation Difference: 66 ft
Trek Planner Maps

Trail Map

GPS Coordinates

Parking Lot: 40°38’3.57″N, 111°43’27.68″W
Hidden Falls: 40°38’6.93″N, 111°43’26.14″W

Experience. Discover. Explore.

The Trail

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

Be a responsible explorer

This is a very short and easy hike to some impressive waterfalls!

Note: this is also the trailhead for the much longer Mill B North Fork Trail.

From the parking lot, you will need to cross the street to the north.  Watch for cars as it can get pretty busy here on this curve in the road.  Once you cross the road, look to your left and you will see several logs that someone has placed in the creek.  You will need to cross over the creek (Mill B North Fork Creek) to the other side on the logs. 

If you have children, extra precaution will of course be needed but overall it is fairly easy and the creek really isn’t that deep or wide. 

Hike north a little ways and you will see Hidden Falls in front of you – and that is it!  You have made it!  This waterfall and the creek make for some great photos!

Just before the waterfalls and to the right, you will see a mine entrance.  You can peek inside of it through the metal grate.   I didn’t have a strong flashlight with me so I just cranked up the ISO settings on my camera and hoped I could see the back of it.

Personal Thoughts

Personal Thoughts

This was a quick fun adventure that I plan on doing again!

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