Booth Creek Falls

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Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall

This hike uses the first 2 miles of the Booth Lake Trail to make a short but steep out and back journey to the impressive waterfalls.

This is a very popular trail at certain times of the season and parking can be very limited. Please consider other hiking other trails as this trail is likely to be very busy.

Parking is very limited at the trailhead but hikers can park in the Vail Mountain School parking lot when school is not in session. We strongly encourage taking the free East Vail blue line shuttle, which runs every 30 minutes, from the Vail Transportation Center to the Booth Falls stop. Walk up Booth Falls Road a quarter mile to the trailhead.

The trail is steep, though there are several nice and cool aspen groves to keep you from overheating, especially near the beginning of the trail. There are enough vistas that you'll want to take a little extra time enjoying yourself on this one. Winding through lush aspen groves, and passing stout spruces, you'l find plenty of photo opportunities. The views of the Vail valley are unparalleled, and you'll also be able to sneak peeks at the Gore Range.

You'll reach the falls in 2 miles, and there are several vantage points to scout out. Some fo the points are slick and dangerous - and very deadly!

Once you've had your fill of the falls, make your way back down the same trail. On the way back, you'll have expansive views of the drainage you climbed and Vail resort.