Hiking: Stewart Falls, Utah

Stewart Falls is probably the hike I have frequented the most in Utah.  It's not too long, but not too short either.  When I'm alone or with other adults, I can do this hike in under 2 hours.  If I'm with my kids, it takes closer to 4. 

Here is the Trailhead.

This is such a beautiful lookout.  I usually spend a few minutes here just to be.  There are a couple of places along this hike where you could sit down and take a breather.

Here are the falls.  This is a perfect place to sit and have lunch or a little snack, and let the kids play in the stream.  

Stewart Falls Hike Details

Distance – 3.6 miles roundtrip

Approximate hiking time – 1.5 hours to 3 hours

Difficulty – Easy, the first mile is shaded; partial shade for the second mile
 
Trail – This is a well maintained trail of dirt, gravel, and rock. Watch out for tree roots as well.

Bathrooms – At the trailhead

Permits – $6 fee paid at ranger booth, unless you have a National Parks Pass, then it’s free.
 
Pets – Yes

Kids - Yes,  but keep in mind their hiking level and how much whining they will emit and how much you are willing to put up with.  I'd recommend small children in a pack and little ones hiking on their own starting at age 5 or 6.




How to get there:

Take I-15 to the Orem 8oo North off ramp (Exit 272) and then turn east onto 800 North. Follow it to the mouth of Provo Canyon.  As the road splits, take the left curve to go up the canyon. Stay on this road (US 189) for appox. 7 miles. You will go through a short tunnel.  After the tunnel, you will make a left turn up the road toward Sundance Ski Resort.  You will follow this narrow road PAST the Sundance Ski Resort and PAST Aspen Grove.  You will come to a ranger fee station where you will need to pay to use the park.  There is parking on the left just past the ranger station.  Park here.  The trailhead is to the right of the toilets.