Cascade Falls Trail,
Dixie National Forest

Located 14.1 miles from Brian Head, Utah (UT)
4 Stars
1,176 Steps 1  (0.5 mi)
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Elevation

The Cascade Falls Trail has a maximum elevation of 8,942 ft., a minimum elevation of 8,836 ft. and an elevation range of 106 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
0.5 mi8,836 ft8,942 ft106 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
13 min6.376 ft101 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
13 min8.4101 ft76 ft
Data Accuracy
5 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Cascade Falls Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Webster Flat, UT
  2. North Topo Map: Navajo Lake, UT
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Henrie Knolls, UT
  4. West Topo Map: Cogswell Point, UT
  5. Topo Map: Straight Canyon, UT
  6. East Topo Map: Strawberry Point, UT
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Temple of Sinawava, UT
  8. South Topo Map: Clear Creek Mountain, UT
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Orderville, UT

FAQ

What is the length of the Cascade Falls Trail?
The length of the trail is 0.5 miles (0.9 km) or 1,176 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Cascade Falls Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 13 minutes in one direction and in 13 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.