State: Colorado
Location: Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Length, One-Way: 2 miles
Trail Type: Out and Back
Minimum Elevation: 7800 feet
Maximum Elevation: 8400 feet
Best Season: Spring to Fall
Difficulty: Easy
Usage: Heavy
Black Bear in Colorado
Trail Information
The Maxwell Falls Trail is one of the easiest trails in the district and the trail to Maxwell Falls makes for a very enjoyable hike. The trail follows Maxwell Creek and is open from early spring to late autumn. The waterfalls are at their best in the spring when the snow runoff is plentiful.
When the snow falls, the Maxwell Falls Trail becomes the domain of snowshoers and backcountry skiers.
Directions
Just south of Evergreen on Highway 73, take Brook Forest Road for 3 miles. To access the upper trailhead, continue to Black Mountain Road, turning left and driving another 1.25 miles.
