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Alberta Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 30 ft high | Colorado
1.2 mi round trip
160 ft
Easy
Alberta Falls Hike at a Glance
The Alberta Falls hike is 1.2 mi round trip with 160 ft of elevation gain.
| Falls height | About 30 ft |
|---|---|
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 9,410 ft |
| Distance | 1.2 mi round trip |
| Elevation gain | 160 ft |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Your time: about 30 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 35 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 270 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 1.2 mi distance and 160 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 Alberta Falls
Alberta Falls is a waterfall in Colorado, about 30 feet high, on land managed by Rocky Mountain National Park. Its height is from nps.gov.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Alberta Falls Trail: 1.2 miles round trip with about 160 feet of elevation gain, from Glacier Gorge Trailhead. Distance from nps.gov. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Easy.
Before You Go
- Pets are prohibited on all trails in Rocky Mountain National Park. (nps.gov)
- Hikers may consider taking the free shuttle from the Park-and-Ride during summer. (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 Alberta Falls?
The Alberta Falls Trail to Alberta Falls is 1.2 miles round trip with about 160 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Alberta Falls hike start?
It starts from Glacier Gorge Trailhead.
How tall is Alberta Falls?
Alberta Falls is about 30 feet high.
Are dogs allowed on the Alberta 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 Alberta Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- nps.gov
- Distance
- nps.gov
- Falls height
- 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 Alberta Falls.