Two Waterfalls and a Scenic Float: A Half-Day Hike-and-Drift Through Provo Canyon

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Two Waterfalls and a Scenic Float: A Half-Day Hike-and-Drift Through Provo Canyon

A guided Hike & Float that leads you on two 30–45 minute hikes through pine forests to waterfall bases, followed by a roughly 1.5-hour scenic float—this guide parses the route, timing, and what to expect.

Two Waterfalls and a Scenic Float: A Half-Day Hike-and-Drift Through Provo Canyon.

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Location
Provo
Operator
Provo River Rafting
Category
Hiking
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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This Hike & Float in Provo Canyon combines short, invigorating treks through deep pine forests and canyon overlooks with a relaxed riverside float. Participants hike from the river up to the base of two separate waterfalls—each hike takes roughly 30–45 minutes round trip—then finish with a scenic float of approximately an hour and a half.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

Pine forests and canyon overlooks
THE LANDSCAPE

Pine forests and canyon overlooks

The approach to each waterfall moves through deep stands of pine and opens to canyon overlooks before descending to the river and the falls’ bases, delivering compact, changing scenery on short hikes.

Two short waterfall hikes, minutes apart
THE ROUTE

Two short waterfall hikes, minutes apart

The tour visits two distinct waterfalls; each hike is a round trip of about 30–45 minutes, and the falls are only a few minutes’ drive from one another, keeping most of the outing on foot and on the water.

A relaxing scenic float to close the day
THE FLOAT

A relaxing scenic float to close the day

After the hikes, the tour concludes with a scenic float that lasts roughly an hour and a half, offering time to relax on the water and take in canyon views.

What the day feels like

What the day feels like

The excursion balances short bursts of activity with long stretches of downtime: brisk 30–45 minute hikes carry you from the river to the bases of two waterfalls amid pines and overlooks; later you trade your boots for a float of about 90 minutes to decompress on the water.

Pine forests and canyon overlooks

THE LANDSCAPE

Pine forests and canyon overlooks

The approach to each waterfall moves through deep stands of pine and opens to canyon overlooks before descending to the river and the falls’ bases, delivering compact, changing scenery on short hikes.

Two short waterfall hikes, minutes apart

THE ROUTE

Two short waterfall hikes, minutes apart

The tour visits two distinct waterfalls; each hike is a round trip of about 30–45 minutes, and the falls are only a few minutes’ drive from one another, keeping most of the outing on foot and on the water.

A relaxing scenic float to close the day

THE FLOAT

A relaxing scenic float to close the day

After the hikes, the tour concludes with a scenic float that lasts roughly an hour and a half, offering time to relax on the water and take in canyon views.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this tour suits—and who should think twice.

1
Active day hikersGood match: the itinerary includes two short hikes (about 30–45 minutes each) that provide moderate activity before the float.
2
Families with childrenSuitable: the trip includes child pricing (Ages 0–12 noted in the trip information), indicating children can participate under the operator’s terms.
3
Short-on-time visitorsAppropriate for those wanting a half-day adventure: the tour’s scheduled duration is about four hours in total (not counting drive time to/from Park City).
4
Non-drivers or those relying on transitConsiderations apply: the trip notes that transportation is not included in the rate and meeting occurs at Provo Canyon, so participants must plan their own transport to the meeting point.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

No specific operator-provided gear list is included in the supplied trip data; participants should confirm required or provided equipment with the operator before arrival.

Timing & Duration

The outing is listed as approximately 4 hours in total; this duration does not include driving time to or from Park City (about 45 minutes each way).

Meeting & Logistics

The meeting point is at Provo Canyon; transportation to the meeting location is not included in the tour rate and should be arranged by participants.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the tour?

The tour is approximately 4 hours in total; that does not include driving time to/from Park City (about 45 minutes each way) and transportation is not included in the rate.

How long are the hikes?

Each waterfall hike takes about 30–45 minutes round trip.

How long is the float portion?

The float lasts about an hour and a half.

Where do I meet the group?

You will meet the operator at Provo Canyon.

What are the rates for adults and children?

Rates provided list Adults (Ages 13+) at $99.00 and Children (Ages 0–12) at $75.00.