The Trail
This moderate trail is about 1.25 miles (one way) with a 610 ft. elevation change. The Smith "Ditch" is actually a pipeline that sends irrigation water into the Provo Cemetery and farmland, but despite the lackluster name, the waterfall is quite scenic.
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| Topographical Map |
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| Graph of Elevation |
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| Trail in Google Earth |
This trail starts from the Upper Bridal Veil Falls Park parking lot. To start, follow the upper paved path for a short distance (about one tenth mile) before turning right at the sign for the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.
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| Paved Path |
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| Turn onto the Bonneville Shoreline Trail |
The trail is not very steep along this section. Unless you are hiking first thing in the morning, there isn't a lot of shade.
Continue along the Bonneville Shoreline Trail for about 0.8 miles, at which point the trail intersects with a wider ATV type path. Turn left here to head up the path. The trail will start climbing more steeply at this point.
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| Head up this wider path |
Soon the falls will be visible, but the climb will not be over. It continues to get increasingly rocky and steep, requiring some care since many of the rocks are loose. The waterfall at the end though is refreshing, and hikers can walk right up to it.
We tried to follow a trail to find Smith Ditch Falls No. 2 to the northeast without success. While a trail appears on a map we found of the area, we could not locate it. Heading along the areas shown in our map resulted in tromping in thick brush with no sign of a path.
Leashed dogs are allowed on the trail. There are bathrooms near the trailhead.
Directions
This Trail is located in Provo, Utah. To get there, take I-15 to 800 N, Exit 272 in Orem. Head east on 800 N toward the mountains. Stay in the left lane at the end of 800 to turn left onto Provo Canyon Rd. Continue about 3.3 miles, then turn right onto Old Provo Canyon Rd. The parking area will be on the right across from the Nunn's Park Rd. The trail starts on the south end of this parking lot. GPS Coordinates: N40° 20.256' W111° 36.561'
