Waterfalls in Utah and Beyond

Visit these stunning waterfalls around the state and in Arizona’s Grand Canyon.

Cascade Falls near Navajo Lake

Some of the roads offer views of gorgeous waterfalls. Turning off I-15 on Hwy. 14 at Cedar City offers another stunning drive on the south end of Cedar Breaks on the Markaguant High Plateau Scenic Byway. The road passes through a summit that reaches 7,910 feet before connecting with I-89. This is a great route if you love water. Navajo Lake nestles in the old pine forest, lined with lava. The lake is somewhat unique in that its water drains through sinkholes at the bottom (although you can’t see this from the car). The nearby Cascade Falls Trail leads to a cave that gushes water and eventually finds its way into the Zion Narrows.

Waterfalls in Zion National Park

Lady Mountain towers above visitors to the Emerald Pools in Zion. A waterfall leaps from the cliff to fall into the Upper Pool.

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Waterfalls Near Provo, Utah

Cascade Springs, north of Provo along the Cascade Springs Scenic Backway, produces more than seven million gallons of water per day that rush down the mountain face in a series of cascades and terraced pools that can be seen from paved and wood pathways. Bridal Veil Falls (pictured below) can be seen from a pullout along the Provo Canyon Scenic Byway as you drive by, but those who decide to step out can climb to where the base of the falls meets the Provo River to splash in an icy swimming hole. Twin Falls and Perrine Coulee Falls are also in the same area.

Waterfalls in Grand Staircase Escalante

The two waterfalls known as Upper and Lower Calf Creek Falls (pictured below) seem to have only recently been discovered as more visitors pour into Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. Although close to Hwy. 12, they are difficult to access and still support a variety of wildlife including beavers, fish and grass snakes. The 100-foot lower waterfall runs year round.