The trail then goes through some narrow winding paths for about 100 meters and comes out with a beautiful view of Horsetail Falls. At 2.4 miles there is a split in the trail with a wooden sign. In May, it is more difficult to avoid getting shoes wet. There is a small parking lot at Horsetail Falls Trailhead, but we parked well down the road on the busy day that we hiked. There are many rocks in the trail, and as you get closer to the falls, the rocks get bigger. After that, follow the trail through the trees to get to the falls. The trail runs 2.4 miles to the base of the falls, which makes it just under 5 miles out and back. Luckily, the trail is wide and shaded, so you can take it slowly and let people pass if you need to. The main thing to know about the trail is that it is consistently steep. Nevertheless, this short but steep hike is well worth the effort, as hikers who successfully make the trek will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of …
Head left at this junction. It’s about four miles round trip and quite steep, so I haven’t attempted to bring my kids along. Take exit 284 for the Timpangos Highway and head east toward American Fork Canyon. This side trail has a little bit of bushwhacking involved, but is very doable. It is steep, but the waterfall and views are very rewarding!The above photos were taken the first days of May, but the ones below were taken at the beginning of July, after it was much greener.It isn’t common for me to see lizards in Northern Utah, but we saw this little guy on the Horsetail Falls trail. There is a bungee rope attached because it is steep. You can get right up close to the water and even cool off on a hot day. Please pack out whatever you or your dog brings in.
Our 7 year-old said, “It starts out really steep. We continued on so that we could walk to the base of the falls. This is a great workout with over 1600 feet in elevation gain and mostly shaded. If you want to go up the This trail begins in Alpine and is very scenic right from the beginning. The total hiking distance from the Dry Creek Trailhead in Alpine, Utah, to Horsetail Falls is a little more than two miles. I have seen other families taking on the challenge though. There is a sign for the rodeo grounds and for Horsetail Falls, head left at this sign up the hill to the trailhead. There is a steep descent as you leave the main trail, but someone has placed a small rope to help hikers walk down without slipping. Once you pass the sign on the left trail, look for an opening on the left side of the trail about ten meters past the sign. Follow the highway straight through the roundabout and into Alpine. I saw a squirrel and heard the birds singing.Near the very end of the hike you come to a wooden sign. The shortest route to horsetail falls (4 miles round trip with a gain of 1590 feet on my Garmin) is to use the Dry Creek Trailhead above Lambert park and the rodeo grounds in Alpine. At exactly two miles there is a fork to the left side of the trail. Turn right onto 200 N. Then turn left onto 200 E. Follow this road and it will turn into Grove Drive. Then it levels out for about twenty yards. Head left and then about 20 feet after look to your left.
Be careful going down to the falls because the rocks and dirt are slippery. Horsetail Falls is a great hike in the late spring and early summer, so I thought I’d check it out for the first time this year.
At the T intersection, head right.
I have seen other families taking on the challenge though. Then it gets steep again all the way to the end!” and that seems pretty accurate. The wildflowers were stunning along the bottom part of the trail!The middle section of the trail has beautiful pines. Horsetail Falls is a great hike in the late spring and early summer, so I thought I’d check it out for the first time this year.It’s about four miles round trip and quite steep, so I haven’t attempted to bring my kids along.
Hiking to Horsetail Falls, Utah Horsetail Falls is one of my favorite hikes to do with the dogs. We continued on so that we could walk to the base of the falls. In September when we hiked the stream was small and crossings were easy. Additionally, many dogs weren’t leashed, which frightened our children more than once. This post is about the traditional trail. There is a trail that keeps going to Lake Hardy, so the turn off could easily be missed. This post is about the traditional trail.
Turn left on the Alpine Highway (5300 W). So hop on over and connect with us!Enter your email address to receive notifications of new posts by email.George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Wildlife Education Center This is the waterfall overlook and many people stop to see the Horsetail Falls from a distance. Everything with get greener and the wildflowers will bloom at higher elevations.
This is the waterfall overlook and many people stop to see the Horsetail Falls from a distance. So it might be best if you’re prepared to be sniffed, licked, and maybe even jumped on. One other thing to note about this trail is the presence of dogs.