Cascade Falls Trail

The Trail
This easy trail is only 0.6 mile long (one way) with about a 114 foot elevation change. This hike is located on Cedar Mountain, and due to its high elevation, it is only accessible during warmer months.

Topographical Map

Graph of Elevation

Trail in Google Earth

The trailhead is well labeled and easy to find. There are lots of great views of the distant Kolob Terrace and Zion National Park from the trail.

View looking at Kolob Terrace

Not far from the falls, the trail follows some steps down to a bench under a ledge.

Cascade Falls

Cascade Falls originates from Navajo Lake. The water from the lake drains through some sink holes, runs through lava tubs, and comes out at the falls. The fall can flow pretty well at times, but due to a dry year and us arriving at the end of the season, the water flow was quite low while we were present.

Update from 2019: Here are a couple pictures of the falls when there is a lot more water. This year was a high water year, so the falls were much larger.

Falls from the top

Leashed dogs are permitted on this trail, and vault toilets are available at the trailhead.

Directions
This trail is located in Kane County, but it is very near Iron County, Utah. It is roughly 29 miles from Cedar City and falls within the Dixie National Forest area. To get there from I-15, take Exit 59 and then head east on 200 N. Turn right onto Main St., then turn left onto Center St./UT-14. Continue on this road for about 25 miles to Navajo Lake Rd./FR053 and turn right. This is a dirt road. Near its start there is a small information center with some picnic tables. Continue up this dirt road until you come to a road that goes left. Turn up this road. When you reach an open field, there is another split for which you must stay right. Continue to the end of this road to reach the dirt parking lot for the trailhead. GPS Coordinates: N37 29.834 W112 45.094

This trail can also easily be reach from turning onto UT-14 from US-89 and then heading to Navajo Lake Rd./FR053.