Hike Donut Falls

Itinerary tips

• 1Plan for a 1.5 to 2-hour round trip to comfortably cover the 3.3-mile out-and-back trail.
• 2Arrive at the Big Cottonwood Canyon trailhead before 8:00 AM on weekends to secure a spot in the primary paved parking lot.
• 3Bring water-friendly shoes or sandals if you plan to scramble up the slippery rocks to look directly into the falls.
• 4Download an offline map of Big Cottonwood Canyon since cell service becomes unreliable once you turn onto the Mill D South Fork road.
• 5Pack a light jacket even in summer, as the canyon floor and waterfall cave remain significantly cooler than the city valley.
• 6Check the UDOT Cottonwood Canyons social media accounts for road traction requirements if visiting during the early spring or late fall.