Mt Youth - Winter Hiking - Battlecreek Falls, Pleasant Grove 1/30/26

Sample Itinerary:

Trailhead - 3 pm

Activity 3:15-5:15 pm

Directions: Battlecreek Falls Trailhead, Pleasant Grove

(parking lot is under construction so park nearby at the water tank)

Activities:

Hike 0.6 miles one way to frozen Battlecreek Falls. Winter waterfalls are so amazing

and change week to week! Bring yak tracks/spikes for traction on hard

snow/ice. Snowshoes if there has been a recent snowfall. Can continue trail up the canyon.The kids had so much fun exploring the rocks, ice, waterfalls, trails, etc. A beautiful day!

All Trails Trip Report

Bathrooms - Flushing toilets year round! Also drinking fountains year round

Cell Reception - becomes patchy about half way but then good at the top

Dogs - yes

Tips:

• It can be icy by the waterfall

• We love to stop at the water culvert (1/2 way), the bridge, the alcove, and then the falls

Gear: Yak tracks/Spikes, Snowshoes/poles (weather dependent), gaiters (optional - can rent), (NO COTTON) thermal top and bottom, wool socks or just not cotton socks, snow pants, long sleeve fleece, light waterproof jacket, gloves, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camelback or regular back pack (with space remaining to shove clothes in when you get too warm), 1 Liters water, 3-4 snacks, WATERPROOF boots or non-waterproof boots/shoes and also rent "overshoes".

Rentals:

Snowshoes – ($12/day with overboots - UVU Outdoor Adventure Center; $13/day BYU Outdoors; $5 overboots)