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Hikes/United States/Colorado/Vail
Panorama from the Booth Falls trail Bighorn Creek Trail hike near Vail, Colorado

Booth Falls Trail Route Guide

Difficulty
This reflects the 10Adventures difficulty rating for each route. We aim to keep ratings consistent across regions.
Easy
Elevation
This reflects the total elevation gained throughout this route as measured by the GPS file. This includes all ascents and descents, and is higher than what is quoted in most route guides, which simply measure the distance between the starting-point and high-point of the route.
375 m
Distance
This reflects the return distance of this route as measured by the GPS file.
6.3 km
Duration
This reflects the estimated time the majority of users will take on this trail. If you are slower, add time to the top-end figure. If you are fast, then you may complete this route faster than this time range.
2-3h
User Ratings
These ratings are completed by users who have completed this trail and not subject to reviews by 10Adventures.
9.7 (19 reviews)
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Physical DIFF
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Technical DIFF
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The Booth Creek Trail, that leads to Booth Falls, hikes through the Booth Creek drainage. It is lined with spectacular sandstone rock formations. You’ll hike past aspen groves and beautiful meadows to an 59ft waterfall.

Route Description for Booth Falls Trail

This isn’t too challenging of a hike to follow. The trail’s two forks are marked with trail signs directing you towards the falls, so keep that in mind.

Now, the trail begins just past the trailhead information board. You’ll begin by facing a steep 1 km. After that, it mellows out to a more gradual incline, keeping a fairly constant elevation gain until the falls.

At the beginning of the hike, the valley’s upper walls are lined with stunning sandstone rock formations that range from a vibrant red to a yellowish tan.

The next 1 km takes you up on the eastern slopes of the valley. You’ll have spectacular views of Vail Valley and the Gore Range. The trail rotates between dense shady aspen groves to open meadows for the remainder of the trail.

The last 1 km is characterized by short, fairly steep switchbacks up rocky terrain will take you to the top of the falls. The trail itself offers beautiful views of the falls from its right side and above. You’ll even be able to see the shorter, cascading waterfall above the main falls. Once you’re at the falls, be sure to hike up and look back down the valley.

Follow the same trail back through the beautiful valley to return to the trailhead!

Off the East Vail shuttle? Browse more waterfall hikes in Vail.

Insider Hints for Booth Falls Trail

  • If you're looking for more of a challenge, continue past Booth Falls to Booth Lake, which sits below Booth Mountain at 12165ft, and Spider Mountain at 12694ft. Continuing to the lake will double (with some extra) the total distance and elevation of the hike, but we love it!

Getting to the Booth Falls Trail Trailhead

From Vail, take Vail Rd to traffic circle. Take 1st exit onto S Frontage Rd E in 4.8 km you’ll see Booth Falls Road. You have to go left and then immediately right to get on it. Drive to the end of the road to reach the trailhead. There’s limited parking.

Route Information for Booth Falls Trail

  • When to do:

    Spring/Summer/Fall

  • Backcountry Campsites:

    No

  • Toilets:

    No

  • Family friendly:

    No

  • Route Signage:

    Average

  • Crowd Levels:

    High

  • Route Type:

    Out and back

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Reviews for Booth Falls Trail

9.7
19 reviews
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rosevalleyAugust 2020

We admire the vibrant colors of the rock formations!

Overall Rating
10
Trip Length
02:15
Technical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Physical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
London APJuly 2020

Fantastic scenery. Love the groves and meadows.

Overall Rating
10
Technical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Physical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
BoulderBoundJuly 2020

Awesome trail to the falls. Just the right combination of views, scenery and challenge.

Overall Rating
9
Technical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Physical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
jennyspencerJune 2020

Easy hike with average trails and plesant sandstone rock formations to see.

Overall Rating
9
Technical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Physical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
will-perryDecember 2019

The aspen groves and open meadows along the way were really calming. The highlight of the trip was seeing Booth Falls!

Overall Rating
10
Technical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Physical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
mendelDecember 2019

It was a bit challenging but it was a fun experience!

Overall Rating
10
Technical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Physical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Florence P.October 2019

This hike was amazing! The scenery in Booth Creek was absolutely fantastic.

Overall Rating
10
Technical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Physical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Mary LouOctober 2019

Amazing geology! Love the lovely wildflowers and trees along the way.

Overall Rating
10
Technical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Physical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Reagan JazSeptember 2019

The sandstone rock formations and lush forestry were noteworthy!

Overall Rating
10
Technical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Physical Difficulty
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Ana PaigeSeptember 2019

I enjoyed the hiking brut is tooo farr the lake and I guess is more than 3.5 miles ....6.39 to the lake not waterfall ....beautiful up there ?

Overall Rating
10
Trip Length
06:30
Technical Difficulty
Expert (Double Diamond)
Suitable only for experts looking for a challenging adventure.
Physical Difficulty
Intermediate (Square)
Suitable for intermediates who are ready for a little bit more adventure.

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