Alberta Falls

Estes Park Colorado Hikes

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Alberta Falls - Estes Park Colorado Hikes

Icy snowmelt from the frigid peaks of the Continental Divide- the Sharkstooth, Otis Peak, Taylor Peak and Thatchtop-feeds the misty cascades of Alberta Falls, which resemble a spill of snow. The falls tumble in great steps over the reddish stone that makes up the basin of Glacier Creek, gathering deadfall as they drop, with the barren talus slopes of the great peaks above forming a splendid backdrop. The falls are reached via an easy walk from Glacier Gorge Junction or Bear Lake.

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Trail Statistics & Information


Activity Type:	Hiking
Nearby City:	Estes Park
Length:	1.2 total miles
Elevation Gain:	160 feet
Trail Type:	Out-and-back
Duration:	45 minutes
Trailhead Elevation:	9,200 feet
Top Elevation:	9,450 feet
Local Contacts:	Rocky Mountain National Park (970) 586-1206
Topo Map:	Alberta Falls Topographic Map
Guide Book:	12 Short Hikes: Rocky Mountain National Park - Estes Park Guide Book
Driving Directions:	View Guide
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SheilandBrook Rating:

Date of Trip: 2/9/2009
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There aren't many falls in the area and this one is pretty nice. Worth the…

jesse Rating:

Date of Trip: 9/25/2007
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this is a easy trail although it is crowded and the parking is not much fun…

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Tonight
Mostly clear in the evening...then becoming partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 35. West winds 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny. Highs 47 to 57. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 10 percent chance of snow showers. Lows 17 to 25.
Sunday
Partly sunny. Highs 36 to 46. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.