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Rocky Mouth Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 784 Google reviews · Running trail in Sandy, Utah · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Rocky Mouth Trail Head'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.
Beginning point for a popular, mile-long nature walk to a steep cascade & pool of water.
What runners say about Rocky Mouth Trail Head
“This is a perfect hike for kids with lots of places to explore and beautiful scenery, with a cute little waterfall at the end and lots of shade.”
“This is a perfect hike for kids with lots of places to explore and beautiful scenery, with a cute little waterfall at the end and lots of shade.”
“Nice, easy trail located just on the edge of Draper/Sandy.”
What a great spot. Last year I went for the first time at the end of season. It was very dry by then. This year was completely different. The accumulation of snow in the mountains has the waterfalls along the Wasatch Front roaring even at the Rock Mouth Waterfall.
Great hike with kids, do not bring stroller or wheelchair there’s 82 stairs steps starting the hike from parking lot , then a road going up, then another 61 stair steps. To go to the waterfall you either has to walk on water or steep cliff up. Be care bring water or hiking shoes.
Easy hike with stairs to a beautiful waterfall. Cleanest trail I've ever been on! Just be careful of the water levels, makes getting to me the waterfall a little more challenging, but totally worth it. Parking lot is very small.
I rated this as a Hard Trail because it’s uphill all the way to the Falls. Be prepared because there’s lots of steps, a lot!. It’s a beautiful hike tho! Most of the trail is shaded, and the views are amazing!! I highly recommend this hike! Wear good shoes and take water.
Trail conditions & character
“You head up into the neighborhood, where the road bends you'll see the entrance to the path, tucked between two houses It's a short hike to the waterfall.”
“Great hike with kids, do not bring stroller or wheelchair there’s 82 stairs steps starting the hike from parking lot , then a road going up, then another 61 stair steps.”
“It says easy but if you don't get out much it can seem a bit steep and farther then it says but overall it was beautiful.”
“This is a perfect hike for kids with lots of places to explore and beautiful scenery, with a cute little waterfall at the end and lots of shade.”
“Steep ascent the first quarter mile or so over a mostly gravel/rocky vehicle path.”
“Great hike with kids, do not bring stroller or wheelchair there’s 82 stairs steps starting the hike from parking lot , then a road going up, then another 61 stair steps.”
Plan your run at Rocky Mouth Trail Head
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Phone+1 801-568-2900
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