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Lower Pine Creek Falls in Zion National Park

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Lower Pine Creek Falls

A small waterfall worth the scramble if rough creek walking suits you.

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Lower Pine Creek Falls

Overview

About Lower Pine Creek Falls

Why stop

  • Sandstone shelves frame a compact, creek-level waterfall

Heads up

  • Creek crossings and boulder scrambling rule out an easy stroll

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Where it is

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SightLower Pine Creek Falls37.21657, -112.96539
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Before you go

3 active Zion alerts

  • CautionLarge-vehicle limits on Zion–Mount Carmel HighwayMentions Mount Carmel Highway, referenced in this guideVehicles exceeding Zion–Mount Carmel Highway size or weight limits cannot travel between Canyon Junction and the East Entrance; measure your vehicle and plan an alternate route if it exceeds any…Official details
  • CautionToxic cyanobacteria in Zion waterwaysDo not drink Zion in-stream water, submerge your head, or touch or ingest algae mats; cyanobacteria can produce harmful toxins.Official details
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“The pullout for Lower Pine Creek Falls is coming up beside the Pine Creek bridge, at the highway's first switchback east of Canyon Junction.”

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More about Lower Pine Creek Falls

Is this your kind of stop?Lower Pine Creek Falls is a small cascade and pool in a sandstone creek canyon below the…

Lower Pine Creek Falls is a small cascade and pool in a sandstone creek canyon below the Zion–Mount Carmel Highway switchbacks, on the park’s east side. It’s a satisfying detour if you’re up for a short, rough creek walk; skip it if you expect a signed, dry path.

Getting to the fallsStart at the small roadside pull-off beside the Pine Creek bridge at the first switchback below…

Start at the small roadside pull-off beside the Pine Creek bridge at the first switchback below the tunnel, then follow the creek upstream. The falls are about a third of a mile from the access, though published round-trip estimates range from about half a mile to 0.8 mile. The route is informal and unmaintained: expect creek crossings, wet rock, boulder hopping and a scramble near the alcove. Avoid it when rain threatens.

At the cascadeThe short falls spill over broad sandstone shelves into a pool.

The short falls spill over broad sandstone shelves into a pool. Water levels change how much is flowing. For a photo, include the shelves and the pool together; the rock gives the small cascade some scale.

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Wildlife

Wildlife in Zion

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California Condor291 sightingsCalifornia CondorMost seen around 11 AMSighting mapBighorn Sheep350 sightingsBighorn SheepMost seen around 7 AMSighting mapMountain Lion22 sightingsMountain LionMost seen around 7 PMSighting mapMule Deer1,326 sightingsMule DeerMost seen around 6 AMSighting mapGolden Eagle23 sightingsGolden EagleMost seen around 10 AMSighting mapPeregrine Falcon15 sightingsPeregrine FalconMost seen around 7 AMSighting map

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Trails nearby

ModerateLower Pine Creek Falls Trail0.7 mi · 45 min · At the trailheadA short creek walk gives way to boulder hopping and shallow wading.ModerateGifford Canyon Hike3.6 mi · 3 hr · 1.2 mi awayA sandy canyon wash with two rough dryfall scrambles.ModerateCanyon Overlook Trail1 mi · 1 hr · 1.4 mi awayA short, rocky climb to a big view over Pine Creek Canyon.ModerateSand Bench Trail3.9 mi · 3 hr · 1.4 mi awayLoose sand turns this canyon loop into a bigger effort.EasyCourt of the Patriarchs Viewpoint Trail0.1 mi · 8 min · 1.4 mi awayThree sandstone peaks from a short, steep viewpoint climb.EasyPa'rus Trail1.6 mi · 1 hr · 1.6 mi awayA paved riverside walk with Watchman views and shared bike traffic.ModerateWatchman Trail3.2 mi · 2 hr · 1.6 mi awayA rocky canyon climb with a loop and views over Springdale.EasyArcheology Trail0.3 mi · 30 min · 1.6 mi awayA short, exposed climb to an ancient storage site and canyon views.

More stops nearby

Sight · 1 mi awayZion Human History MuseumA short museum stop for Zion’s human story and canyon views.Sight · 1.1 mi awayCanyon OverlookA short, exposed walk to the view over Pine Creek Canyon.Sight · 1.1 mi awayGreat ArchA broad sandstone alcove comes into view on the tunnel climb.Visitor center · 1.2 mi awayZion Nature CenterHands-on Zion exhibits and ranger programs in a seasonal indoor center.Sight · 1.4 mi awayWatchman OverlookThe Watchman fills the view at the end of a rocky climb.Sight · 1.4 mi awayZion–Mount Carmel TunnelA quick 1.1-mile crossing through sandstone, with windows into the canyon.Campground · 1.4 mi awaySouth CampgroundWalk the Pa’rus Trail from camp to the visitor center and shuttle.Sight · 1.4 mi awayCourt of the PatriarchsThree sandstone peaks reward a short, steep climb above the canyon.

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