A waterfall and cascade system in Battle Creek Canyon near Pleasant Grove, featuring steep terrain and narrow trail sections.
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Battle Creek Falls sits in a steep canyon just outside Pleasant Grove in the Wasatch Front. The trail to the falls passes through dramatic canyon terrain marked by cascades and pools, with the waterfall serving as the primary destination along Battle Creek Trail #050.
The canyon’s topography is notably steep, and sections of the trail tread—particularly above and below the waterfall—are exposed and narrow. This means the hike is best suited for those comfortable with steep canyon walking and willing to navigate tight passages. The trail itself is managed by the Forest Service within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Pleasant Grove Ranger District.
Water flow depends on seasonal precipitation and snowmelt, with spring and early summer typically offering the best display. Since the trail description emphasizes exposure and narrowness, check conditions before heading out and allow extra time for careful footwork on potentially slippery sections. The area remains open with no current closures posted by the managing agency.
Late spring through fall when water levels support visible cascades; avoid when trail tread is icy or unstable.
Avoid if uncomfortable with exposed, narrow trail sections or steep canyon terrain.
No fee or permit requirement was published on the managing agency's site when we last checked — confirm current conditions before you go, since these change.
The managing agency's page (linked below) has the current trailhead and route details — round-trip distance wasn't published when we checked.
We track 8 waterfalls in Wasatch Front.
There are 3 other waterfalls we track in Utah County. All Wasatch Front waterfalls →
fs.usda.gov
USFS 'Battle Creek Trail #050' page (fs.usda.gov), checked Sept 2026. Page describes the canyon as steep with a popular waterfall and cascades; notes trail tread above/below the falls is exposed and narrow. No dedicated fee or dog policy stated for this trail; no closure listed. Coordinates converted from the page's own DMS trailhead coordinates.
Checked September 2026.