Mt Youth - Hiking - Hidden Falls/Ledgemere Cave, Big Cottonwood Canyon 8/19/26

Emily Hacken
11 minutes ago
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Sample Itinerary:

Hidden Falls - 10-11 am

Drive to Ledgemere Cave - 11-1130 am

Explore Ledgemere Cave - 1130-1230 pm

Directions:

S Curves parking area, Hidden Falls, Big Cottonwood Cyn

Ledgemere Picnic Area Parking lot, Big Cottonwood Cyn

Activity:

Hiking - Hidden Falls - 0.2 miles round trip. Park along the S-Curve and hike north through the parking lot. Watch for traffic as it can't see you going around the curve. The hike starts on the opposite side of the road. Crosses the stream to the left or hike straight along a rocky path to the falls. There is a small mine with an open gate to explore as well - about 50 ft long and adults can stand eventually. No water usually.

Hiking/Exploring Ledgemere Cave - 0.2 mile one way to the cave. Park across the street to the north to avoid day pass fees. Cross the bridge and head right (west) until the pavement ends at a picnic area. The cave is on the left. It is about 100 ft long with ankle deep water.

Bathrooms - yes

Cell Phone Reception - yes

Dogs - no

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