Kanarra Falls is a hike up a sandstone slot canyon with waterfalls in Kanarraville, managed by the Town of Kanarraville under a lease on Utah School Trust Lands (SITLA) land. The town's site rates it moderate to strenuous, about 4 miles round trip, with hiking in ankle- to knee-deep water and a 20-foot ladder to scale at one of the large waterfalls. A permit is required: $15* per person, non-refundable and not including sales tax and a processing fee, with ages 7 and under free; general admission is limited to 200 tickets a day, and in peak season (April through October) most days sell out a month ahead. Parking at 385 East 100 North is free; the trail is open dawn to dusk in spring, summer and fall with limited winter hours, may close on short notice for storm risk, and does not allow pets.
*Fees subject to change, please check kanarrafalls.com for updated information.
Nearest Airports
Straight-line distance from Kanarra Falls, not drive time.
- Cedar City Regional (CDC) — 12 miles
- St George Regional (SGU) — 39 miles
- Bryce Canyon (BCE) — 58 miles
Live Conditions
Wildlife Spotted Nearby
We checked fees, reservations, opening hours, closures and operating status on 2026-10-14. These change without notice — confirm with kanarrafalls.com the week you travel.
Sources — 8 claims, 8 checked against the source
| Claim | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|
| A permit is required; the permit fee is $15 per person, non-refundable, and does not include sales tax and a processing and handling fee; ages 7 and under are free (checked 2026-10-14) | Kanarra Falls (Town of Kanarraville): About us | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| Limit 200 general admission tickets per day (checked 2026-10-14) | Kanarra Falls (Town of Kanarraville): Home | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| During the peak season (April through October) most days sell out a month in advance; tickets can be bought at the trailhead if not sold out online (checked 2026-10-14) | Kanarra Falls (Town of Kanarraville): FAQs | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| The trail is open from dawn to dusk throughout spring, summer and fall and has limited hours during the winter; the site is staffed March through November (checked 2026-10-14) | Kanarra Falls (Town of Kanarraville): FAQs | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| The hike may be closed on short notice if there is a threat of heavy rain or thunderstorms; flash floods are most common in July, August and September (checked 2026-10-14) | Kanarra Falls (Town of Kanarraville): About us | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| Parking is available at 385 East 100 North in Kanarraville and is free of charge (checked 2026-10-14) | Kanarra Falls (Town of Kanarraville): About us | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| The hike lies on private land owned by the Utah School Trust Lands (SITLA); the Town of Kanarraville manages it through a lease agreement; no pets are allowed (service animals on a leash are permitted) (checked 2026-10-14) | Kanarra Falls (Town of Kanarraville): FAQs | Checked monitored · 2026-10-14 |
| Rated moderate to strenuous; 4 miles hiking round trip; ankle- to knee-deep water; a 20-foot ladder at the first large waterfall (checked 2026-10-14) | Kanarra Falls (Town of Kanarraville): Home | Checked |