Overview

Hype:

Grotto Falls Hike is an awesome hike for the whole family. The short trail takes you up to Grotto Falls, an incredible waterfall that spills over an undercut lip into a sheltered grotto. The trail crosses the stream several times, but there are log bridges you can use to keep from getting your shoes wet.

Trail Condition: Class 1 (Trail is either paved or gravel. Navigation skills are not needed because there is only one trail or because there are signs. Elevation gains are gradual or there are stairs.)

Time: 1-2 hours

Length: 0.5 miles round trip

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

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

Recommended Months to Visit:

Jan
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Features:
  • No Drinking Water
  • Waterfalls
  • Rivers and Streams
  • Mountains
  • Marked Trails
  • Road Access is Paved
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible
  • Hiking Trails
  • Wildflowers and Vegitation
  • Waterfalls

Links: www.fs.usda.gov/

Getting There

Navigate to 39.951557, -111.675605.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Payson Canyon, Utah

Coordinates: 39.951557, -111.675605

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June 5, 2021 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye,

Logistics

Start: 12:35

End: 1:05

Story

We hiked up to Grotto Falls, and it was perfect. The trail was fairly crowded but not as bad as at other times. Savannah dared everyone to stand under the waterfall. We all eventually ran through the waterfall and it felt great. We dried out mostly on the hike down. Tara filmed a short video for the Payson rebranding scavenger hunt, and the kids played in the water under the bridge. I caried Madi and Cooper for most of the hike down just for fun.

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June 23, 2018 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye, Marci Parker, Shawn Parker, Callie Parker, Wade Parker, Aria Parker, Lillian Parker, Millers,

Logistics

We started hiking at 10:10 and finished at 11:00.

Story

On our way home from our ward campout, we stopped and hiked up to Grotto Falls with the Parkers and Millers. The place was super crowded!

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October 3, 2017 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye, Madilyn Dye, Cooper Dye, Anthony Dye, Arianne Dye, Miller Dye, Ondylyn Wagner, Jaren Wagner, Killian Wagner,

Story

We heard about this hike from our next-door neighbors, and it didn't disappoint. We were hoping to get some good family pictures, but we didn't get there early enough before it got too dark and cold. But we still had fun. Anthony and I took the kids around up to the top of the waterfall.

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