Near Towell Falls Trail
Rock creek star view.
Near Towell Falls Trail
Surprising beautiful basalt and desert grassland.
Near Towell Falls Trail
River view.
Near Towell Falls Trail
Trailhead camping

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Towell Falls Trail

4.0 (4 Ratings)
Open trail with great views of surrounding basalt rock formations and outstanding wildflowers!
3.2
mi
Distance
191
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingRiver/CreekViewsWaterfallWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.24mi
Distance
191ft
Elevation Gain
277ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
1,561ft
High Point
1,355ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail begins at the south side of the parking lot heading through a gate. There is a kiosk here that usually contains trail maps of the area. Once through the gate you'll follow the dirt road. Wildflowers are plentiful throughout this route in the spring time. This trail continues to parallel Rock Creek. At just under 0.5 miles you'll go through another gate. From here the trail start to move away from the creek's edge. Instead, you'll wind through the many basalt rock formations throughout the landscape before rising to a view above Towell Falls. From here you'll descend towards Rock Creek. Once nearing the creek, you'll find a trail marker with a faint trail heading west towards the upper falls. Follow this trail to the upper falls. This is a nice place to have a snack as you can stand at the top of the falls.

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