Upper Falls - Provo Canyon

Upper Falls is a waterfall I noticed while driving up Provo Canyon. I was kind of surprised that you can get to it, and it is a relatively short trail. The last half of it is seriously, UP, like straight up the side of the mountain, and very rocky. Luckily it is short so it was not too bad. It is a great ~80 foot waterfall, however when you get to it you can only see the lower ~30 foot tier. It is a great side adventure to get away from the crowds of Bridal Veil Falls.

Quick Details:

Length: About a mile to the falls.
Difficulty: DR5 a lot of up and rocky footing.
Elevation Gain: About 530 Ft, Rapidly.
Restroom: There is one at Upper Falls Park, and I believe there is one in Nunns Park.
Dogs? Not sure.

To get here head up Provo Canyon. Take the exit for Nunn’s Park (about 3.3 miles up)and drive up to the Bridal Veil Falls lookout. Park, and take the bridge across the river. Take the Provo River Parkway jogging trail about a half mile uphill. You should see Upper Falls Park on the left across the river, and an old, graffiti covered building on the right. There is a thin trail up to the right of this building.

Heading towards Provo Canyon (DBP).

Heading up the canyon (DBP).

Bridal Veil Falls. Looking a little low on water.

The upper two tiers.

the full waterfall.

What remains of the old tram. From what I understand 2 avalanches and a fire finally did it in. I heard word they were going to rebuild it again, but so far nothing.

Looking back towards Bridal Veil Falls.

After about a half mile on the Provo River Parkway you will see this old structure on the right. You can just make out the thin trail to the right.

And into the woods!

This trail is seriously straight up the side of the mountain! Oi!

And very rocky as well.

Not much further up you can view the cliffs above.

However, now you have to hike through this scree.

The view across the canyon is great though.

Through the scree.

first view of the falls, obscured through trees.

And a better shot.

With the peaks above.

I was wondering where the creek was. It would seem the majority of it is captured and transported elsewhere.

The lower tier.

And above.

View across the canyon again.

The original waterfall path, now scree field.

The lower tier again.

Most of it flows into that basin.

With the peaks above.

Seeing the upper tier.

Random structure.

Inside.

Other side.

Getting a better shot of the upper tier.

And the peaks above.

Best shot of both tiers of the day.

Last parting shot.

Heading down the scree.

Funky bumpy stump.

Thin waterfall on the other side of the canyon.

Pines on a steep slope.

Pretty forest.

Back to the structure just above the parkway.

And the Parkway itself.

A shot of the Prove River.

We drove up towards Upper Falls Park and tried to get a shot of the falls, and this is the best I got.

From our drive to Stewart Cascades in October of 2014 (DBP). Only about a year and a half later to explore it.

Well that was a tough, but amazing adventure! You start out at what I believe to be the tallest waterfall in Utah, which is a great spot in itself. And you end at a quiet little waterfall!Going with a good 10 out of 10 squirrels.

As for difficulty, I am going to put this at DR5. It was seriously UP and tough and rocky. Even though it is short, it was definitely a lot of wear and tear on the knees and calves.

Dogs, well, I don’t know at all. There were no signs banning them, but nothing saying they were allowed. I guess, bring at your own risk.