Updated July 2026
Kanarra Falls
Kanarra Falls is a series of cascades inside a narrow red-rock slot canyon on Kanarra Creek near Kanarraville, just south of Cedar City. The wet hike requires wading through the creek and scaling a roughly 20-foot ladder at the first major waterfall; a paid permit is required and daily numbers are capped.
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 Town of Kanarraville / BLM for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
Frequently Asked Questions
No measured height is on record for Kanarra Falls in the land-manager and survey sources this inventory draws on. We list it without a height rather than estimating one.
The Kanarra Falls Trail reaches it about 3.8 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 600 feet of elevation gain, rated moderate. The nearest town is Kanarraville. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Town of Kanarraville / BLM for closures and current conditions.
late spring 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.
More Utah waterfalls
- Adams Canyon Falls · 40 ft
- Battle Creek Falls
- Bridal Veil Falls · 607 ft
- Cascade Falls
- Donut Falls · 30 ft
- Grotto Falls
- Lisa Falls · 30 ft
- Lost Creek Falls
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