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Farmington Creek Waterfall Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 137 Google reviews · Running trail in Farmington, Utah · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Farmington Creek Waterfall Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Farmington Creek Waterfall Trailhead
“Those who challenge it will see gorgeous scenery for every step of the way, as well as feel the genuine burning sensation of a successful cardio workout by the end of it.”
“It also has spots of overgrowth above which is a nice shady reprieve from the relentless sun.”
Update: a new path has been created to get to the base of the falls. I didn't see it until I was heading back up, but I marked it with a metal brace (pictured, looks kind of like an F) and there's also some balanced stones nearby. So much easier go go down this way especially when it's muddy! Gorgeous hike.
Great little hike to a beautiful falls. As of July 8, 2023 the falls are roaring and not easy to play in. Beautiful and refreshing nonetheless. The hike is moderately steep, 840 feet in 1.5 miles, enough to make a weekend warrior breathe heavily.
We made it, took about an hour and half with my 4 year old. Great hike for beginners to moderate skill levels. Narrow path with great views. Sudden drop offs and steep slopes present so, watch the little ones. And bring some gloves to climb down to the water fall, not much room to relax when you get down there either.
Great hike plenty of shade. There is a repel to the waterfall which is running extremely fast and it's very slippery as you descend to the falls. 3 old vehicles along the trail. Plenty of people but at times you do feel alone on the path.
Trail conditions & character
“There is a repel to the waterfall which is running extremely fast and it's very slippery as you descend to the falls.”
“To get to the falls requires going down a pretty steep section at the end but there is a rope to help you down.”
“The Farmington Creek Waterfall Trailhead is as rewarding as it is breathtaking.”
“It also has spots of overgrowth above which is a nice shady reprieve from the relentless sun.”
“As mentioned by others, previously the only way down to the waterfall was a rope and steep repel down a rock and root strewn path.”
“Utilization of the provided rope is encouraged, as in my experience—it felt safer to rely on than the recently paved pathway.”
Plan your run at Farmington Creek Waterfall Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
- Websitefarmington.utah.gov
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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