Gloria Falls
Little Cottonwood Canyon, Utah
Travel & Hiking Fee: $150
Features: Waterfall, river, trails, pine/aspen trees, cooler temperatures, mountains
Waterfall Hike: This is a moderate hike to the waterfall. Roundtrip the hike is 2.3 miles. The waterfall will look its best July-August as there is more water flowing from the river. The trail to the waterfall generally is dry enough to hike around the first to second week of July depending on how much snowfall was accumulated. There is a fee of $150 for my additional time to hike to the location with you all. It is recommended not to hike here on the weekend as it gets crowded. This location photographs well 2 hours prior to sunset time as well as in the early morning starting the hike close to sunrise time.
This is an out-and-back hike that includes sections of unmaintained trail. Start by following the White Pine Trail, then take the Red Pine Trail at the signed junction. After crossing the bridge, make a left turn to continue.
The trail is popular and can be crowded, with some sections that may be difficult to follow. Because it's located within a protected watershed, dogs and swimming are not allowed.