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Kanarra Falls

Kanarraville · Southern Utah
Kanarra Falls
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3.8 miROUND TRIP
639 ftELEV GAIN
ModerateDIFFICULTY
3/5KID RATING
May-OctSEASON

Conditions Right Now

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Permit Required

This hike requires a permit or fee. Check current rules before you go: recreation.gov or the managing agency.

The Trail

Slot canyon + ladders + waterfalls. Fee/permit capped daily - book ahead.

Heat note: desert country - in summer start at dawn and carry more water than feels reasonable.

Pack Loadout (Moderate)

2 liters water, trail shoes, sun layer, snacks, small first-aid kit.

Getting There

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Make it a weekend: Kolob Reservoir (Fishing, 10 mi) · Skyline Pond (Cedar City area) (Fishing, 12 mi) · Lava Point Campground (Camping, 13 mi) · Point Supreme Campground (Cedar Breaks) (Camping, 20 mi)

More hikes nearby: Spectra Point / Ramparts (Hike, 19 mi) · Riverside Walk (Hike, 21 mi) · The Narrows (Bottom-Up) (Hike, 22 mi) · Angels Landing (Hike, 22 mi)

Quick Answers

How long is the Kanarra Falls hike?
3.8 miles round trip with 639 feet of elevation gain.
How hard is Kanarra Falls?
Moderate. Kid rating: 3 out of 5.
When should I hike Kanarra Falls?
Best season: May-Oct.
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