Utah is a hiking mecca – we have thousands of hiking trails to choose from. Some trails are steep and strenuous – others are so easy that you can even take your grandma along (and if she’s anything like my grandma, you’ll have to just about run to keep up!). No matter what your skill level, it’s always wonderful to get out and enjoy Utah’s natural beauty.
Today, we’re featuring a trail that’s perfect for the entire family – it’s ADA-accessible and you can take even the smallest children with you. The best part? It’s one of the most beautiful spots in the entire Beehive State!
The Cascade Springs Interpretive Trail is located along the Alpine Loop. It’s 18 miles up American Fork Canyon.
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You can park in one of two lots. If you choose the upper lot, there’s a trail that take you down to the interpretive loop.
CW K/TripAdvisor This photo shows the entrance to Cascade Springs from the lower parking lot.
The Cascade Springs Interpretive Loop is ADA-accessible and makes a perfect nature walk for everyone in the family.
Sherry B./TripAdvisor The walk from the upper parking lot may be a bit more difficult to traverse. If you have small children in your party, or need an ADA-accessible trail, start at the entrance to the loop, from the lower parking lot.
You’ll find nice, wide paved paths and bridges along the entire loop, which is about .7 miles long.
Kay6677/TripAdvisor Make sure you have your camera with you before you start off on this trail!
The springs seem pretty unassuming at first, but as they cascade down the hills, they create pretty little waterfalls and little pools.
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Watch for fish, which are often visible from the boardwalk.
Sherry B./TripAdvisor You might also see deer, moose, squirrels, rabbits, frogs and water snakes.
In some spots, there’s just a pretty little trickle of water.
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In other places, the waterfalls are more impressive.
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Whether you go in the springtime…
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…summer…
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…or fall, Cascade Springs Interpretive Trail is the perfect outing for your whole family.
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Have you ever visited Cascade Springs Interpretive Trail? Tell us your favorite thing about it!
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Click here for the interactive map so you can zoom in or out and get directions from your own home.
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This photo shows the entrance to Cascade Springs from the lower parking lot.
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The walk from the upper parking lot may be a bit more difficult to traverse. If you have small children in your party, or need an ADA-accessible trail, start at the entrance to the loop, from the lower parking lot.
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Make sure you have your camera with you before you start off on this trail!
You might also see deer, moose, squirrels, rabbits, frogs and water snakes.
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Kristin T./TripAdvisor
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If you’re looking for more easy trails throughout Utah that are perfect for almost everyone, check out 13 Utah Hikes So Easy Your Grandma Can Come Along.
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