Payson Grotto Waterfall Utah in 360 degrees


Payson Grotto from the top.

Payson Grotto Waterfall Utah in 360 degrees

Payson Grotto Waterfall Base
Payson Grotto Waterfall Base

2D Version of Base of Waterfall if you like that Better. 




Information about Payson Grotto Falls

  • It is about 1.25 hours South of SLC, and about 7 miles up Payson Canyon.
  • Trail is a short 0.6 miles to the falls.  It is easy except for the 2 river crossings.  These are not hard, but not something I would take an older person to.  If you decide to hike to the top of the grotto, then this hike is probably more a moderate level hike. 
  • This forest had a burn around 2018, and this trail was closed in 2019, so it is so fun that it is open this year.  They have also been doing lots of work replanting to get new trees growing in this area.  Even though it struggled with a fire, it was still a beautiful hike.
  • If you drive all the way here, I would suggest adding Big East Lake with it.  You are almost to it, and it is a beautiful trail with tons of wildflowers, beautiful lake, wildlife, and the work they have put into making that lake nice it definitely something to see and appreciate.  Also it is a great spot to fish or Kayak. Here is my blog post here if you are interested. 

Big East Lake Payson Canyon Nebo Loop
Big East Lake Payson Canyon Nebo Loop

Link to Big East Lake

If you have a few extra minutes after Payson Grotto and Big East Lake, you should top this day off with a cherry and see the Devils Kitchen just a few more minutes up the road that is a Mini Bryce Canyon right here in this canyon.
Devils Kitchen


Tiny Planet Video Version of Payson Grotto


Cool Sun Rays coming through top of Grotto at Payson Grotto Falls
Cool Sun Rays coming through top of Grotto at Payson Grotto Falls

Cool Drone Footage by Up From The Sky in 2017 before the Fire in Payson Canyon 


Payson Grotto View from above
Payson Grotto View from above


360 Video at the Top of Payson Grotto




The 2 Bridges you need to cross to get to Payson Grotto, or you can just get your feet wet and cross the river...they are going to most likely get wet by the waterfall anyway! :)

First Bridge you Cross to get to Payson Grotto
First Bridge you Cross to get to Payson Grotto


Second Bridge you cross to get to Payson Grotto
Second Bridge you cross to get to Payson Grotto


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Payson Grotto Waterfall
Payson Grotto Waterfall 

Interesting Hole in this Log along the trail. 



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