Saturday, August 29, 2015

Stewart Falls in Provo, UT

August 29, 2015 at Stewart Falls in Provo, UT
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The trailhead for Stewart Falls is just past the Aspen Grove entrance station on the Sundance side of Timpanogos up Provo Canyon. Arrive earlier in the day or you will have a difficult time finding a parking spot. This hike is an easy-moderate difficulty hike that most little kids will be able to do. It is 4 miles round trip with just a few steep inclines. It can get hot during the summer months and there isn't much shade for about half of the hike, so bring at least 1 liter of water per person. Dogs are also permitted, but make sure to bring enough water for them too.
Once at the falls, you are rewarded with a two tier waterfall. You can walk underneath the lower falls and play in the stream. It is a nice cool place to rest before hiking back. For the more adventurous, you can hike up a steep incline and cross a narrow path to get to the upper tier, although the kids should probably stick to the lower falls.
Activity rating 0-10
Kid fun: 8
Difficulty: 6
Cost: $6 (vehicle entrance fee)