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Three Falls Ranch Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 58 Google reviews · Running trail in Alpine, Utah · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 2.5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Three Falls Ranch 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.
Kid-friendly hiking area with wildflowers and bridges, as well as a restroom.
What runners say about Three Falls Ranch Trailhead
“Lots of beautiful wildflowers in bloom right now with stunning snow caps in the background.”
Easy hike with amazing views. The trailhead and parking lot is easy to miss. You’ll probably wind up driving around the super fancy mansions under development in the area. There is construction so maybe check out the trail during the weekends. It’s quite and secluded.
Plenty of parking and the restrooms were open. It is about a 2.5 mile hike to the falls - not too difficult. You can find the falls in Google Maps under "Alpine Rock Water Slide".
The parking for the trailhead is easy to miss. You access the entrance off the Fort Canyon right turn before you arrive to the marker located on Google maps. The city sign for the trailhead is located 20 feet to the right of the Fort Canyon road as you come up.
Developed parking area with access to reasonably easy foothill trails for hiking, running and mountain biking. The development in the area may make you cry. Another demonstration of the power of money over local government.
Trail conditions & character
“Disappointing that the view of the area has been overrun by ginormous mansions.”
“Developed parking area with access to reasonably easy foothill trails for hiking, running and mountain biking.”
“There is parking at the trail head and bathrooms with flush toilets.”
“You access the entrance off the Fort Canyon right turn before you arrive to the marker located on Google maps.”
Plan your run at Three Falls Ranch Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- Distance2.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
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Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
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