Trip
Hiking – Maxwell Falls
Maxwell Falls Trail is considered a moderate hike that covers 4 mi, with an elevation gain of 826 ft. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 0 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, horseback riding, and trail running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
Contacts
- Sat, May 16, 2026
- Boulder
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Mileage: 4.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 826 ft
- High Point Elevation: 8,500 ft
- Pace: 2.5 to 3.0 mph
- 6 (10 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
No restrooms, water or trash cans at the trailhead. Carry all supplies needed for the trip.
Reach out to trip leader if interested in carpooling.
We will meet in the parking lot for the lower Maxwell trailhead at 07:30 am.
Directions from Evergreen for lower trail head: Take Highway 74 to the center of Evergreen. Turn right at the stoplight onto Highway 73. Go to Brook Forest Rd. and turn right. The lower trail head is encountered first on the left just past Columbine.
Required Equipment
Ten essentials