From the highway on the way to Mirror Lake, drivers will see the Provo River flow and cascade over several waterfalls on its way to the valley. Both the upper and lower falls are visible and during the early summer can be quite high from snowmelt. This is a very easy and accessible hike for anyone. Pull off from the highway into the parking lot and the waterfall easily comes into view. There are paths that provides additional vantage points for seeing both the upper and lower falls. 

There are three different cascades to this waterfall. The first part can be seen from the parking lot, where there is a retaining wall and established viewing area. The second cascade can be seen along a trail, though in order to get a good picture, visitors will have to get a little closer to the edge. The third cascade is also visible from the trail, though visitors can get right up next to it if they carefully descend down the trail. The best picture for the third cascade might require actually going into the river or one of the close rocks along the shore. 

Visitors can wade in the water, however the current can be swift when all the snowmelt is flowing. Also, the water is especially cold, so most won't stay in the water for very long. This is also a great place to go fishing, and people can be seen along the banks any day.