No. UT: Stepping into Summer at Bells Canyon Lower Falls

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If you registered for the 2025 Hiking Challenge, this counts as a waterfall hike!

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TRAIL RATING:  Hard (1,633 ft of gain) – To join this hard hike, you should be able to average 40-minute miles. While we don’t leave anyone behind, it is important to know your capabilities. That way, you do not put yourself or anyone else in danger. If this hike isn’t for you, no worries! We have lots of awesome hikes that are rated easy and moderate. Search for one here.

LENGTH: 5.2 miles RT

CARPOOLING: Watch for an email from slcounty.whs@gmail.com about 5–7 days before the event, which will include a link to join a private WhatsApp chat for carpool coordination and last-minute event updates.

ALLTRAILS LINK: Bell Canyon Lower Falls via Boulders Trailhead

GEAR:

• The Ten Essentials
• Proper clothing / layers for weather and hiking conditions
• Proper footwear
• Water and trail snacks
• Something lightweight to sit on while we stop to eat and drink (i.e., a backpacking chair, rain jacket, plastic bag, etc.)

Bells Canyon is a watershed area and dogs are not allowed. Please leave your four-legged friends at home for this one!

Happy Hour Beverage (recommended for event): Waterfall Refresher – This is a mocktail recipe so please add your liquor of choice. Vodka or gin would be tasty!

ALCOHOL NOT INCLUDED

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