Updated July 2026
Cascade Falls
Cascade Falls emerges directly from a cave on the side of the Markagunt Plateau in the Dixie National Forest, fed by Navajo Lake water that travels underground through a lava tube before cascading down red cliffs into the headwaters of the North Fork of the Virgin River. A short out-and-back trail with little elevation gain leads to a viewpoint overlooking the spring-fed falls.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Dixie National Forest (USFS) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
Frequently Asked Questions
No measured height is on record for Cascade Falls in the land-manager and survey sources this inventory draws on. We list it without a height rather than estimating one.
The Cascade Falls Trail reaches it about 1.2 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 150 feet of elevation gain, rated easy. The nearest town is Duck Creek Village. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Dixie National Forest (USFS) for closures and current conditions.
summer to early fall. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
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