Stewart Falls

The Trail

This easy trail is about 1.8 miles long (one way) with an elevation change of 384 ft. The trail starts off with a mild climb before leveling off some and then descending to the falls. The trail ends at the base of Stewart Falls, a two tiered waterfall that drops over 200 ft.

This is a very popular trail among all age groups, and it is easy to understand why. It is fairly short, easy to travel, quite scenic, and ends with a fantastic waterfall. There is also a fairly good amount of shade along the trail during most of day. Don't be surprised to find a lot of hikers along this trail when you go, especially if you go on a weekend or holiday. If you go early enough in the year, you will also probably find some snow along the trail and/or at the waterfall.

Leashed dogs are permitted on this trail. Water and outhouses are available at the trail head. For more information on this area, please see Alpine Loop.

Topographical Map

Graph of Elevation

Trail in Google Earth

If you cross the river at the end of this trail, you can also find a short rough trail (not shown on maps) that goes up to the smaller waterfall shown in the picture below. This little waterfall is from the stream of water seen to the left of Stewart Falls in the picture above.

Also, be aware that there is a good deal of stinging nettle along this trail. It will make your skin itch if you come into contact with it. Stinging Nettle has serrated edges on its leaves, hairy stems, and bluish flowers. Stay away from it, and/or wear long pants and closed shoes to avoid contact with it.

Stinging Nettle

Field of Stinging Nettle Along the Trail

Stinging Nettle Next to the Trail

Stewart Falls

This trail is also great to snowshoe during the winter

Stewart Falls in Winter

Directions

This trail is located in Utah County along the Alpine Loop. To get to the trail head, take exit 272 in Orem off of I-15. Head east along 800 North. Stay left when the road ends and splits to head up Provo Canyon. Continue up the canyon to the Alpine Scenic Hwy. Turn left at this road and continue up it past Sundance and Aspen Grove. You will reach a booth where you will have to pay $6.00 to continue. Take the first parking lot on the left right after this point. There are two major trail heads that depart from the lot. The first goes to the top of Timpanogos. The Stewart Falls trail head is on the far side of the parking lot across from the amphitheater.