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Donut Falls
- Where
- Alta, UT (Salt Lake County)
- Indoors or outdoors
- Outdoors
- Good for
- outdoor lovers
Updated October 22, 2026
Also listed as Donut Falls in Solitude.
Doughnut Falls (also known as Donut Falls) is a waterfall in the Big Cottonwood Canyon near Silver Fork, south of Midvale in Salt Lake County, Utah. Access to Doughnut Falls is from the Mill D Trailhead towards the Jordan Pines picnic area. The waterfall plunges into a pothole that has access under the arch of rock with a view up at the falls falling into the pool.
About Donut Falls
Donut Falls is a nature area or viewpoint in Alta, Utah, in Salt Lake County. It's an outdoor activity. 172 other nature areas and viewpoints are within 30 miles; the closest is Big Cottonwood Canyon, about 1.2 miles away. It suits outdoor lovers.
More nature areas & viewpoints nearby
Make a day of it
Eat nearby
- Silver Fork Lodge · American · 2.3 mi
- The Roundhouse · Indian · 2.8 mi
- Little Dollie Waffles · Wings · 3.0 mi
Places to stay
- Bear Trap Lodge · Hotel · Salt Lake City · 1.9 mi
- Moonbeam Lodge · Hotel · Brighton · 2.1 mi
More to do nearby
- Jordan Pines Campground · Campground · 1.0 mi
- Donut Falls Summer Trailhead · Hiking Trail · 0.6 mi
- Stillwell Spa · Spa · 3.0 mi
- Lake Lillian · Lake & Boating · 2.9 mi
Common questions
Where is it?
Alta, Utah.
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