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Adams Falls Hike
Waterfall | Colorado
0.6 mi round trip
68 ft
Easy
Adams Falls Hike at a Glance
The Adams Falls hike via the East Inlet Trail is 0.6 mi round trip with 68 ft of elevation gain.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 8,530 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | East Inlet Trail |
| Distance | 0.6 mi round trip |
| Elevation gain | 68 ft |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Your time: about 15 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 20 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 130 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 0.6 mi distance and 68 ft of gain for this hike are verified (nps.gov), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Adams Falls
Adams Falls is a waterfall in Colorado, on land managed by Rocky Mountain National Park.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the East Inlet Trail: 0.6 miles round trip with about 68 feet of elevation gain, from East Inlet Trailhead. Distance from nps.gov. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Easy.
Before You Go
- Entrance fees may apply. (nps.gov)
- Pets are prohibited on all trails in Rocky Mountain National Park. (nps.gov)
- A timed entry reservation is required from late May to mid-October. (nps.gov)
- The trail has an uneven, rocky and dirt surface. (nps.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Rocky Mountain National Park for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Adams Falls?
The East Inlet Trail to Adams Falls is 0.6 miles round trip with about 68 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Adams Falls hike start?
It starts from East Inlet Trailhead.
Is there a fee to hike to Adams Falls?
Entrance fees may apply.
Are dogs allowed on the Adams Falls trail?
Pets are prohibited on all trails in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
1:00 PM (2:00 PM summer)
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Adams Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- nps.gov
- Distance
- nps.gov
- Falls location
- en.wikipedia.org
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Adams Falls.