Thursday, January 13, 2022

Waterfall canyon (Ogden)

Best waterfall views in spring. Can be done in winter. Short but strenuous. Good evening/sunset hike.

dogs allowed (on leash)

bathrooms at trail head

parkinglot fills up fast on weekends

This hike is 2.9 miles up and back with 1,259 feet elevation gain

First half is full sun, Second half is full shade

This is what utah.com has to say "This short but strenuous hike includes a rugged scramble over steep, rocky terrain, yet it has long been one of Ogden’s most popular hikes thanks to the spectacular 200-foot waterfall at the upper end of the canyon. Please respect the private property on both sides of the trail and don’t be tempted to climb the cliffs around the waterfall. It’s illegal and several hikers have fallen to their deaths from the treacherous rocks."

The trail is marked in the beginning, just follow the shoreline trail. But there are a few break offs as you go up. Just stay on the mail trail, don't turn off. You'll head southeast until you reach the woods, then go straight east into the canyon.

It's a steady incline the entire way up. The first half mile is a wide clean trail (shoreline trail). Once you hit the canyon it gets a little steeper with lots of rocks. The last quarter mile has more loose gravel and lots of dirt on the rocks so it was a little slippery coming down, but going up was fine. And we came down in the dark with no problems at all.

Deuel Creek South Fork Trail (Centerville 11 bridges trail)

11 bridges! 3 waterfalls, watering hole, and a giant rope swing!

Can be done in winter.

Alltrails.com said you needed a truck to get to the trail head but some did just find in a minivan.

This is a Popular trail. Some recommend hiking mid week. 

Trail is 90% shade midday.

Rating: Moderate

Distance: 0.8 miles RT to 1st waterfall, 5.0 miles RT to second waterfall

Elevation Gain: 1312 feet

Fees: none

Bathroom: none

Dog Friendly: Yes

Directions to Deuel Creek South Fork Trailhead:

From the 1-15, take exit 319 and head east toward the mountains.
Turn right on 400 E.
Turn left onto 100 S.
Turn left onto Firebreak Rd. There is no sign, but it is a dirt road and there is a junction to go left or right. Head right and it’s a steep climb up a dirt hill.
Follow around to the left and you will see a wide parking area and a trailhead sign.
Put Deuel Creek South Trail Head into Google Maps and it will take you right there.