Overview

Hype:

This short, family-friendly hike leads to a waterfall up Rocky Mouth Canyon. The trail is well-maintained and, despite being steep in places, is very easy

Trail Condition: Class 2 (Trail may have tree roots or rocks jutting out. Navigation skills may consist of following rock cairns and choosing turns at junctions. Elevation gains may be more substantial.)

Time: 1-2 hours

Length: 0.7 miles round trip

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

0-3
4-11
12-19
20-49
50-69
70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

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Features:
  • Waterfalls
  • Hiking Trails
  • Non-potable Water - filterable
  • No Fires
  • Rivers and Streams
  • Mountains
  • Marked Trails
  • No Restrooms
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Viewpoint, Overlooks, Vistas
  • Wildflowers and Vegitation
  • Wildlife and Birding

Getting There

Navigate to 40.547100, -111.806404.

The trailhead is located at 11300 S. Wasatch Blvd.

Route

The trail starts at the parking lot and goes east up the hill. The trail is well-maintained, with wooden steps for the first part.

After about 200 feet, the trail reaches Eagle View Drive. Turn right and stay on the sidewalk. The road bends, and the trail continues to the right between two houses. A sign pointing to the trail makes it impossible to miss.

After about 0.15 miles, the trail meets up with river. There are some pretty cascades. On the left, there is an abandoned mine that has been sealed closed with concrete. You'll soon reach the Rocky Mouth Falls.

Maps

Closest City or Region: 11300 S. Wasatch Blvd. Sandy, Utah

Coordinates: 40.547100, -111.806404

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July 6, 2011 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Melissa Kirkham, Shaun Kirkham, Jacob Kirkham, Kylie Kirkham, Kate Kirkham,

Story

We (Jeremy, Tara, Savannah, Shaun, Melissa, Jacob, Kylie, and Kate) hiked the Rocky Mouth trail to the waterfall on 7/2/2011.

The water was very cold, even in July, but we walked around a little and played for most of an hour.

On the return trip, we explored a very small cave. It only goes back about 20 feet.

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