Top 10 - Waterfalls in Utah

Instead of a travel tip, this week I'm doing my first Top Ten list - my Top Ten favorite waterfalls in Utah. Now I realize that not everyone is going to agree with my list; in fact I'd be surprised if anyone was in complete agreement. Since I haven't been to even half of the waterfalls in the state, I'm sure that even the future me won't agree with my current Top 10; so I reserve the right to edit this list in the future. With that said, here are my ten current favorites:

10. Virgin Narrows waterfall (Zion National Park) - This waterfall makes the list because of it's sentimental value. It is located in the Virgin Narrows. Not only does it have a cool secret passage that is needed to hike past it, it plays a role in my book - The Narrows Escape.

9. Provo River Falls (Uinta Mountains) - I've only seen this waterfall in the fall, when the water was running low, so it has the potential to jump up on the list. This three-tiered waterfall is very accessible to anyone with a car. A short paved trail leads to all three sections.

8. Battle Creek Falls (Pleasant Grove) - This waterfall is a unique twin waterfall that cascades down either side of a rock nob on the cliffs just east of the city Pleasant Grove.

7. Archangel Falls (Zion National Park) - Although not your traditional cataract, this gorgeous waterfall is created by water cascading over a series of sandstone ledges along the left fork of North Creek - more famously known as the Subway. The falls are located a short ways down from the natural stone formation from which the river gets its nickname.

6. Donut Falls (Little Cottonwood Canyon) - This waterfall isn't spectacular from a distance. Instead, it's uniqueness can only be fully appreciated from up close. The waterfall has created a "donut" hole in the rock. It passes through the hole into a pool before continuing down to the river below.

5. Fifth Water Lower Falls (Diamond Fork Canyon) - This waterfall can be enjoyed while sitting in a natural hot tub created by the hot springs around the waterfall. It also has a couple of caves (including a window) that create unique photo opportunities.

4. Lower Calf Creek Falls (Escalante) - This is one of the more famous waterfalls in Utah. The water cascades 126 feet down the cliff into a pool below. You can wade in the pool, but it is usually really cold.

3. Bells Canyon Lower Falls (Bells Canyon, Sandy) - Despite having our car broken into in the parking lot, this waterfall was gorgeous enough to crack the top three. While only 50-feet tall, the Bells Canyon Falls shape and accessibility make up for its lack of stature.

2. Stewart Falls (Provo Canyon) - This stunning waterfall cascades 300 feet in two tiers. The volume of water, together with its width and height make it one of the most impressive waterfalls in the state.

1. Bridal Veil Falls (Provo Canyon) - This is not only the tallest waterfall in the state (607 feet), it is also one of the most accessible. Yet what makes this three-tiered waterfall truly remarkable is its sheer beauty as it spreads out over the rock face like a veil.