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Donut Falls

Big Cottonwood Canyon · Wasatch Front Utah
Donut Falls
Photo: Wikimedia Commons
3 miROUND TRIP
551 ftELEV GAIN
EasyDIFFICULTY
5/5KID RATING
May-OctSEASON

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The Trail

Waterfall that pours through a donut hole in the rock. Kids scramble right up to it.

Pack Loadout (Easy)

Water bottle, sunscreen, hat, snacks, comfortable shoes.

Getting There

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Make it a weekend: Spruces Campground (Camping, 1 mi) · Redman Campground (Camping, 3 mi) · Albion Basin Campground (Camping, 5 mi) · Tanners Flat Campground (Camping, 5 mi)

More hikes nearby: Lake Blanche (Hike, 4 mi) · Silver Lake Boardwalk (Hike, 4 mi) · Cecret Lake (Hike, 4 mi) · Lake Mary, Martha & Catherine (Hike, 4 mi)

Quick Answers

How long is the Donut Falls hike?
3 miles round trip with 551 feet of elevation gain.
How hard is Donut Falls?
Easy. Kid rating: 5 out of 5.
When should I hike Donut Falls?
Best season: May-Oct.
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