Trip

Ascending Hikes – Mesa Cortina Trailhead to South Willow Creek Falls

A moderate hike to the beautiful waterfalls on Willow Creek. NOTE: This trip started at Willowbrook Trailhead (717 Willowbrook Rd, Silverthorne, CO 80498) and followed Willowbrook Trail to the Falls. The listed trip from Mesa Cortina TH has many many downed trees, and is a longer hike.

  • Easy to Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,354 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 9,600 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 to 2 mph with 1000' gain per hour

Meet at Wooly Mammoth Section BB at 7:30 for a prompt 7:45 departure.  We will have a rest stop at the 7-11 Conoco Station in Silverthorne

Wooly Mammoth is located at 18560 US-40, Golden, CO 80401

The 7-11 Conoco Station is located just off the I-70 exit at Silverthorne at 180 Stephens Way, Silverthorne, CO 80498

Note that trailhead is Willowbrook Trailhead in Silverthorne (717 Willowbrook Rd, Silverthorne, CO 80498)

Route/Place

Mesa Cortina Trailhead to South Willow Creek Falls


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