Adam’s Canyon Waterfall in Layton, Utah is a favorite hike year round. It is a great winter hike when the falls are frozen.

Even when there is no snow in the valley, the trail is nearly always snowy and icy in the winter, so be sure to bring micro-spikes for traction. These were taken on the same day.

That path may not look slick, but it was solid ice.

Here are a few more photos of the trail in winter.

There is another waterfall fairly close to the top.

I loved seeing the frozen ice shapes in the stream.

Adam’s Canyon Upper Falls is very dramatic!

Here are some details:

While you are already hiking Adam’s Canyon, you can add 0.7 miles to the Lower Falls.

This picture was taken in the unseasonably warm January 2024, so it isn’t fully frozen. It is still very beautiful!

For details about hiking to Adam’s Canyon Upper Falls click here. If you want to go to both lower and upper waterfalls, click here.

Other hikes nearby to try in winter are Waterfall Canyon and Farmington Creek Waterfall and Car Graveyard. It’s also a great time to visit Farmington Bay and Antelope Island.