Glacier Falls

Glacier Falls

Larimer County, Colorado

Description

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This is a small waterfall located below Mills Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park. It is a side-note compared to the spectacular scenery of the area, but only requires a short side-trail to see it from the base (hike description here). If you're in the area check it out but don't make it the reason for your hike.

Location

Glacier Falls: 40.29496 N, 105.64602 W

USGS Topo: McHenrys Peak

Directions

Just west of the Beaver Meadows Entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park (west of Estes Park) turn onto Bear Lake Road (south). Follow the road for ~8.1 miles to the Glacier Gorge Trailhead Parking Lot. If this lot is full continue to the Bear Lake Parking Area. For trail specifics see the hike description here. This waterfall is ~2.4 miles from the Bear Lake Trailhead and ~2.25 miles from the Glacier Gorge Trailhead (~1.5 miles from Alberta Falls).

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