Near Florence Falls
Small waterfall at the Florence Falls junction
Near Florence Falls
Florence Falls' creek crossing. Fusillade Mountain (upper left) ahead.
Near Florence Falls
Florence Falls
Near Florence Falls
Florence Falls roars in the spring as the snow melts on the mountains and in the valleys above.
Near Florence Falls
You get a great view of Citadel Mountain from Florence Falls.

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Florence Falls

4.0 (6 Ratings)
This short spur trail off of the Gunsight Pass trail takes you to a tall, wonderful cascade.
0.7
mi
Distance
186
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Waterfall
Access Issues
Bring bear spray

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.74mi
Distance
186ft
Elevation Gain
34ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
4,897ft
High Point
4,741ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail takes off from the Gunsight Pass trail and travels a mostly level 0.8 miles through the trees and up to the falls. The undergrowth is thimbleberries and can be a bit overwhelming, but the trail is maintained, so you don't have to deal with downfall. It's a great side trip on the way to Gunsight Lake. The waterfall itself is a fantastic cascade that is intricate and beautiful as it flows over the terraced shelf. While many will do this as a spur off of a backpack, it can be done as a nice day trip that will be a little over 10 miles.

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Contributors
Jake Bramante