Bells Canyon Upper Waterfall

(Little Cottonwood, Granite trailhead) 

5.6mi RT

2.5-3 hours

Hard, 2361 elevation gain

Mostly shaded

Restrooms and water at trailhead

Spring, summer, fall

*1.7 miles one way to the Lower Falls (can stop there for a shorter hike)

Bells Canyon Falls Hike Time (roundtrip): 2.5 to 4.5 hours Distance (roundtrip): 4.6 miles Elevation Gain: 1570 feet
Main Aspect: West Climb Rate: 683 feet per mile Average Grade: 13% Notes: Bells Canyon can be the gateway to many great destinations. Most of them will require a long strenuous day. The trail to the falls is steep and rugged.

***There are two trailheads for Bells Canyon. If you can not find parking at one, try the other. Trailhead: Bells Canyon South TH (around 10250 South Wasatch Blvd, on the east side of the road) Trailhead Elevation: 5160 ft Trailhead Outhouse: No
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Trailhead: Bells Canyon North TH (on the south side of the road around 3400 Little Cottonwood Rd) Trailhead Elevation: 5240 ft Trailhead Outhouse: Yes

Area: Salt Lake Valley Area Location: Various locations on East Bench in Salt Lake Area Fee: None Dogs Allowed: No Waypoint 1: Lower Bells Canyon Reservoir Elevation: 5575 Feature: Lake Notes: The Lower Bells reservoir is a good hike to find out how in shape you are for the season. It is a very small lake that can be approached from 2 trailheads. Destination: Bells Canyon Falls Elevation: 6680 Feature: Falls Notes: The falls are impressive most of the year, but especially during the spring runoff. It freezes over in the winter.