Cascade Falls

Start by hiking out of the parking lot on a well-defined trail. Meander through trees and traverse a well-marked trail along a steep hillside where views are abundant. The bluffs beside the trail belong to the Pink Cliffs formation (a rock layer shared with Bryce Canyon and Cedar Breaks). Soon enough you'll reach the cave from which Cascade Falls erupts. A viewing platform offers a good look at the waterfall in one direction and a vista in the other.The waterfall is not large, and the viewing platform is too close to get a great picture, but the full panorama from this point is quite a sight. Look to the south to see the skyline of Zion National Park on the horizon, and forested plateaus stretching for miles. The cave itself is closed to exploration, due to low oxygen levels and high water flows at many points of the year. You can peer into the entrance, however, and just imagine the journey that this clear water has taken underground. When you've had your fill of the views, simply retrace your hike back.