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Map Key

7.7

Miles

12.4

KM

Point to Point

11,900' 3,627 m

High

8,985' 2,739 m

Low

3,082' 939 m

Up

1,058' 323 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

47%

Max Grade (25°)

Dogs Unknown

Description

Our experience only covers the section from the trailhead to Four Mile Falls. The trail starts at the parking lot at the end of Four Mile Road (FR465) and climbs gently until reaching the boundary of the Weminuche Wilderness where it then drops sharply toward Four Mile Creek.

From that point, the trail follows the creek (although the creek is rarely visible from the trail) to the base of Falls Creek Falls. This section contains only small elevation changes. There are good views of Eagle Mountain and Eagle Peak No. 2. Views of Falls Creek Falls and Four Mile Falls are available over the last half mile before reaching Falls Creek (Falls Creek Falls are to the left). After crossing the creek, the trail becomes a bit more difficult but a short hike will lead to a closer look at Four Mile Falls.

The trail is heavily used and seems to be a favorite for families and their pets. In July and August, it is recommended to get an early start because temperatures can start to rise quickly late in the morning.

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Hiking Project Staff with improvements by Tom Mathey

Trail Ratings

  4.4 from 7 votes

#8072

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  4.4 from 7 votes
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Trail Rankings

#604

in Colorado

#8,072

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Photos

Upper falls
Jul 6, 2022 near Pagosa…, CO
Basin on Turkey Creek side of saddle.
Jul 6, 2022 near Pagosa…, CO
At saddle loking towards Pagosa Springs.
Jul 6, 2022 near Pagosa…, CO
Eagle Mountain from Four Mile Falls Trail.
Jun 28, 2018 near Pagosa…, CO
Four Mile Falls Trailhead
Sep 13, 2017 near Pagosa…, CO
Wildflowers at the saddle.
Jul 6, 2022 near Pagosa…, CO
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Check-Ins

Jun 18, 2023
Sam W
Jul 4, 2022
Bill Scherzinger
Very faint trail. Steep drop into Fourmile drainage. 9mi
Jul 1, 2022
Jeanelle Wychesit
7mi — 4h 00m
Jun 30, 2021
Barefoot Wart Thomas
6.2mi
Oct 9, 2019
Luke Salisbury
just went to fourmile falls
Jun 7, 2019
Nicole Thompson
Waterfall 6mi
Jun 25, 2018
Adam Crawford
7mi
Aug 14, 2017
Tom Mathey
Out and back from trailhead to base of Falls Creek Falls. 8.2mi — 4h 45m
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