Salt Lake County, Utah
Waterfalls Near Cottonwood Heights, UT
7 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Cottonwood Heights, 3 of them inside 10 miles. Hidden Falls is the closest at 4.7 miles to the east. Bridal Veil Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 670 Google reviews). Most of the falls are southeast of Cottonwood Heights.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Cottonwood Heights at a Glance
7 Waterfalls Near Cottonwood Heights, Ranked by Distance
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Hidden Falls
Hidden Falls is the closest named waterfall to Cottonwood Heights, 4.7 miles to the east in Salt Lake County. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Cottonwood Heights.
- Rating
- 4.8 (49 Google reviews)
- Address
- Salt Lake County, UT 84121 (GPS 40.6354, -111.7236)
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Lisa Falls
Lisa Falls lies 5.4 miles southeast of Cottonwood Heights in Salt Lake County, number 2 of 7 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Cottonwood Heights. Cascading waterfall attainable by a short hiking path with boulders & mild elevation.
- Rating
- 4.6 (47 Google reviews)
- Address
- Salt Lake County, UT 84092 (GPS 40.5727, -111.7277)
- Known for
- short hike, steep hike, amazing views, climbing, challenging hike
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Doughnut Falls
Doughnut Falls lies 8.2 miles east of Cottonwood Heights in Salt Lake County, number 3 of 7 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Cottonwood Heights. Hiking through spruce & aspen forest to a cascade pouring through a rock hole & into a cave.
- Rating
- 4.7 (226 Google reviews)
- Address
- Salt Lake County, UT 84121 (GPS 40.6297, -111.6547)
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Scout Falls
Scout Falls lies 17 miles southeast of Cottonwood Heights in Utah County, number 4 of 7 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Cottonwood Heights. A 3-mi. roundtrip hike reaches this small, scenic waterfall in American Fork Canyon.
- Rating
- 4.8 (28 Google reviews)
- Address
- Utah County, UT 84604 (GPS 40.4172, -111.6399)
- Known for
- climbing tree roots, steep slope, great trails, easy hike, canyon
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Stewarts Cascades
Stewarts Cascades lies 19 miles southeast of Cottonwood Heights in Utah County, number 5 of 7 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Cottonwood Heights. Its own nearest town is Lindon.
- Rating
- 4.6 (18 Google reviews)
- Address
- Utah County, UT 84604 (GPS 40.3863, -111.6038)
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Upper Falls
Upper Falls lies 22 miles southeast of Cottonwood Heights in Utah County, number 6 of 7 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Cottonwood Heights. Its own nearest town is Orem.
- Rating
- 4.8 (29 Google reviews)
- Address
- Utah County, UT 84604 (GPS 40.3440, -111.5906)
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Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls lies 22 miles southeast of Cottonwood Heights in Utah County, number 7 of 7 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Cottonwood Heights. River canyon waterfall close to the highway with a paved trail & picnic area with tables.
- Rating
- 4.8 (670 Google reviews)
- Address
- Utah County, UT 84604 (GPS 40.3379, -111.6007)
- Known for
- paved trail, walk to the falls, steep hike, family friendly, picnic area
Where the Waterfalls Are
Cottonwood Heights sits in or near the Wasatch Front Canyons area of Utah. The canyons of the Wasatch Range hold Utah's most accessible falls. In Provo Canyon, Bridal Veil Falls cascades down the canyon wall beside the highway and a paved trail, and the Upper Falls lies nearby. Above American Fork, Scout Falls is reached by a moderate hike, while Stewarts Cascades lie near Sundance. In Big Cottonwood Canyon, Doughnut Falls pours through a hole in the rock into a small cave, and Hidden Falls is a short walk from the road; Little Cottonwood Canyon's Lisa Falls is reached on a short, bouldery path. South along the Wasatch Plateau, Milky Falls in Sanpete County and a fall near East Carbon City are quieter spots. Read the Utah waterfall guide.
By direction from Cottonwood Heights: 5 to the southeast and 2 to the east. They are spread across Utah County (4) and Salt Lake County (3). The average distance is 14.1 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Cottonwood Heights
Hidden Falls (4.7 mi), Lisa Falls (5.4 mi), Doughnut Falls (8.2 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Cottonwood Heights
Scout Falls (17 mi), Stewarts Cascades (19 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Cottonwood Heights
Upper Falls (22 mi), Bridal Veil Falls (22 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Cottonwood Heights: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Cottonwood Heights, UT?
7 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Cottonwood Heights: 3 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 2 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Cottonwood Heights?
Hidden Falls in Salt Lake County is the closest, about 4.7 miles east of Cottonwood Heights.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Cottonwood Heights?
Bridal Veil Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.8 stars from 670 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Cottonwood Heights in?
Utah County (4) and Salt Lake County (3).
How does Cottonwood Heights compare with other Utah towns?
Cottonwood Heights ranks 4th of the 18 Utah towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.