Last updated: September 10, 2025
Thing to Do
Brink of the Lower Falls Trail
NPS / Neal Herbert
Depending on the time of year, anywhere between 5,000 -60,000 gallons per second (18,927-22,7125 l/s) of water plunges 308 feet (93 m) over Lower Falls. You can catch a distant view of this power from some overlooks adjacent to the parking lot. Or you can descend to the brink on this steep trail that drops 600 feet (180 m) over 0.4-mile. View Upper Falls from a short spur at the trail’s beginning. This trail is closed in winter.
Safety notes: not recommended for visitors with heart, lung, or other health conditions.
Details
Activity
Hiking
This is a 0.7-mile (1.1-kilometer) out-and-back trail that begins and ends at the same trailhead.
Pets Allowed
No
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Canyon Village Area
This trail is located in the central part of the park, in the Canyon Village Area, along the North Rim Drive.
Reservations
No
Season
Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Any Time
Accessibility Information
This trail is extremely steep and drops 600 feet (180 m) over 0.4-mile
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