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A family friendly trail to a unique waterfall.


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1.5

Miles

2.4

KM

Out and Back

7,876' 2,400 m

High

7,481' 2,280 m

Low

417' 127 m

Up

416' 127 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

33%

Max Grade (18°)

Dogs No Dogs

Features Cave · River/Creek · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly A quick and easy hike for all ages!

The road is closed October-May, but the trail is still accessible.

Overview

This is a great beginner or family friendly hike for the summer months. The unique Donut Falls is a popular attraction so the trail can be quite busy, so it might be best to visit early or on a weekday.

Description

This is a very easy, short trail to a cool waterfall! It is mostly flat, and worth it at the end. Wear shoes you can get wet. This trail is very busy, and parking often is limited. There is additional parking just off the main road, but will add an addition 1/2 mile to the hike.

Contacts

Shared By:

Whitney Durham with improvements by Liz

Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 36 votes

#353

Overall
  4.5 from 36 votes
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#353

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Photos

Donut Falls
Jan 22, 2016 near Alta, UT
View from the trail.
Jul 6, 2022 near Alta, UT
The Donut
Jul 6, 2022 near Alta, UT
View from the trail
Jul 6, 2022 near Alta, UT
Inside the donut
Jul 6, 2022 near Alta, UT
View from the top of the donut.
Jul 6, 2022 near Alta, UT
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Current Trail Conditions

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Check-Ins

Aug 11, 2025
Finnegan Twohig
Jul 13, 2025
Rafal S
Easy hike. Rocks around falls are steep and super polished … easy to slip. — 1h 00m
Apr 7, 2025
G Allen Daily
Aug 7, 2024
Jeremy R
Dec 31, 2023
Sergiy Cherepov
3.8mi — 2h 05m
Sep 8, 2023
Mar Torres
4.6mi — 1h 01m
Aug 17, 2023
Kylie Miles
Jul 21, 2023
Derek Norby
Nice hike with a good amount of shade. Lots of climbing at the end to get to the donut, though. 1.5mi — 1h 20m
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