On the edge of the park, the trail to Adams Falls begins at the East Inlet trailhead.īonus: For those who want more of a challenge Fern Falls Located at the western end of the park, near Grand Lake, the hike to Adams Falls is an easy 0.6-mile out-and-back trail that is great for all skill levels. If you would like to add on connect the 2.5-mile trail to Glacier Falls. A scenic 30-foot waterfall plummets down a small gorge into Glacier Creek making for quite the dramatic scene. “Alberta Falls, near Bear Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park.”īeginning from Glacier Gorge Trailhead, along Bear Lake Road, hikers will wind through less than a mile of pine and aspen to find themselves at Alberta Falls. The short hike starts from Alluvial Fan Trailhead. This expansive cascading waterfall was given its name of Horseshoe Falls due to the way it curves and bends through the rocky slope. This very short, 0.4-mile hike to Horseshoe Falls is a family favorite. The impressive 40-foot cascading waterfall plunging into Ouzel Creek is best observed by staying on the trail and viewing from the footbridge. Hikers will come across Copeland Falls and the Calypso Cascades along the 2.7-mile hike to Ouzel Falls. Located at the southeastern corner of the park, near the Wild Basin Trailhead, the hike to Ouzel Falls offers hikers other waterfall viewing opportunities along the way. If you want to add on… head out to Ouzel Falls Further down the trail, the Upper Copeland Falls becomes visible. Hikers will come across Lower Copeland Falls first one-third of a mile from the trailhead. Starting at the somewhat remote Wild Basin trailhead, the 0.4-mile hike out to Copeland Falls is a true treat. In the summer, hikers will have the option of driving to Chasm Falls Trailhead via Trail Ridge Road making this a much shorter hike. Park in the picnic area parking lot and walk back to Fall River Road the hike to falls from here is 1.4 miles. As one of the most accessible waterfalls in the park, the 2.8-mile hike begins at the Endo Valley Picnic Area in Horseshoe Park, just before reaching Fall River Road. The waterfall plunges 25 feet, crashing through a narrow granite gorge. Of all the waterfalls to see near Estes Park, Chasm Falls is the one. Explore these easy waterfall hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park and start enjoying the beauty of the Rockies with little effort!
Most reside in Rocky Mountain National Park and are easily accessible. Lucky for you, when visiting Estes Park there are plenty of chances to see some of the state’s most stunning waterfalls. We’ve had quite the spring and summer with bountiful snow run-off and plentiful rain, making our rivers, lakes, and waterfalls more beautiful than ever.
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