RMNP - West Creek Falls from Cow Creek TH
This waterfall in the northwest corner of RMNP can be visited on an easy hike (5 miles and 900' gain), or could be an add-on to a longer hike on the North Boundary or West Creek trails.
Note: RMNP restricts usage, parking, and entry depending on season and trailhead location. See the CMC Trip Planning Guide with a compact list of parking and entry requirements, alerts and closures, permitting, and general guidance. More general and contact information can be found at the RMNP website.
The route starts and ends in Rocky Mountain National Park, but most of it is outside the park, in the Comanche Peak Wilderness.
From the Cow Creek Trailhead, follow the North Boundary Trail (USFS #958) to the junction with West Creek Trail (USFS #967), and take this west to the falls.
Parking is very limited at the Cow Creek trailhead, and fills up early on weekends and in peak season.
- Suitable Activities: Hiking, Photography
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- View avalanche forecast.
- Length: 5.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 900 ft
- 8,450 ft
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Land Manager:
National Park Service
Comanche Peak Wilderness Area, Canyon Lakes Ranger District (ARNF)
- Parking Permit Required: National Park Entrance Fees
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
- Trails Illustrated 200
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