Near Fish Creek Falls Overlook
Lower Fish Creek Falls from the overlook trail.
Near Fish Creek Falls Overlook
Lower Fish Creek Falls from the footbridge.
Near Fish Creek Falls Overlook
Fish Creek Falls!
Near Fish Creek Falls Overlook
Fish Creek Falls is a maelstrom in late Spring. We saw kayakers take on the Class V rapids just below the Falls as we started our run
Near Fish Creek Falls Overlook
Early June after a snowy winter. Rushing waters.

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Fish Creek Falls Overlook

5.0 (1 Rating)
Short paved path to see a 280-foot waterfall
0.6
mi
Distance
15
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
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Flatter
Steeper
0.59mi
Distance
15ft
Elevation Gain
15ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
7,547ft
High Point
7,526ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
From the parking area, follow the paved overlook trail for just about 1/4 mile to the viewpoint of the falls. There picnic areas nearby and more hiking trails if you want to extend your time here. For a longer outing, you could hike to Upper Fish Creek Falls or even farther to Long Lake, deep in the Routt National Forest.

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