Salt Lake County, Utah

Waterfalls Near Granite, UT

There are 7 named waterfalls within a 30-mile radius of Granite, 3 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Lisa Falls, 4.1 miles east of town. Bridal Veil Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.8 stars from 670 Google reviews). Most of the falls are southeast of Granite.

Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.

Photo of Bridal Veil Falls in Utah County, Utah
Pictured: Bridal Veil Falls, UT

Best Waterfalls Near Granite at a Glance

7 Waterfalls Near Granite, Ranked by Distance

  1. Lisa Falls

    Granite, UT · Salt Lake County · 4.1 mi east of Granite
    4.6 (47 reviews)

    Lisa Falls is the closest named waterfall to Granite, 4.1 miles to the east in Salt Lake County. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Granite. 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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  2. Hidden Falls

    Cottonwood Heights, UT · Salt Lake County · 6.1 mi northeast of Granite
    4.8 (49 reviews)

    Hidden Falls lies 6.1 miles northeast of Granite in Salt Lake County, number 2 of 7 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Granite. Its own nearest town is Cottonwood Heights.

    Rating
    4.8 (49 Google reviews)
    Address
    Salt Lake County, UT 84121 (GPS 40.6354, -111.7236)
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  3. Doughnut Falls

    Snyderville, UT · Salt Lake County · 8.9 mi northeast of Granite
    4.7 (226 reviews)

    Doughnut Falls lies 8.9 miles northeast of Granite in Salt Lake County, number 3 of 7 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Granite. 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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  4. Scout Falls

    Cedar Hills, UT · Utah County · 14 mi southeast of Granite
    4.8 (28 reviews)

    Scout Falls lies 14 miles southeast of Granite in Utah County, number 4 of 7 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Granite. 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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  5. Stewarts Cascades

    Lindon, UT · Utah County · 17 mi southeast of Granite
    4.6 (18 reviews)

    Stewarts Cascades lies 17 miles southeast of Granite in Utah County, number 5 of 7 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Granite. 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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  6. Upper Falls

    Orem, UT · Utah County · 19 mi southeast of Granite
    4.8 (29 reviews)

    Upper Falls lies 19 miles southeast of Granite in Utah County, number 6 of 7 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Granite. 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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  7. Bridal Veil Falls

    Orem, UT · Utah County · 20 mi southeast of Granite
    4.8 (670 reviews)

    Bridal Veil Falls lies 20 miles southeast of Granite in Utah County, number 7 of 7 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Granite. 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
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Granite 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 Granite: 4 to the southeast, 2 to the northeast, and 1 to the east. They are spread across Utah County (4) and Salt Lake County (3). The average distance is 12.7 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Granite

Lisa Falls (4.1 mi), Hidden Falls (6.1 mi), Doughnut Falls (8.9 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Granite

Scout Falls (14 mi), Stewarts Cascades (17 mi), Upper Falls (19 mi), Bridal Veil Falls (20 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Granite: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Granite, UT?

7 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Granite: 3 within 10 miles, 4 10 to 20 miles, 0 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Granite?

Lisa Falls in Salt Lake County is the closest, about 4.1 miles east of Granite.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Granite?

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 Granite in?

Utah County (4) and Salt Lake County (3).

How does Granite compare with other Utah towns?

Granite ranks 5th of the 18 Utah towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.