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“Short paved path to see a 280-foot waterfall ”

Kimberly Beekman
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7,535' 2,297 m

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7,525' 2,294 m

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16' 5 m

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16' 5 m

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Features Geological Significance · Waterfall

Overview

Just minutes from downtown Steamboat, Fish Creek Falls is must-see for visitors. Snowmelt cascades into a 280-foot waterfall in beautiful Fish Creek Canyon.

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$5 Parking fee at the trailhead

Description

From the parking area, follow the paved overlook trail for just about 1/4 mile to the viewpoint of the falls. There picnic areas nearby and more hiking trails if you want to extend your time here. For a longer outing, you could hike to Upper Fish Creek Falls or even farther to Long Lake, deep in the Routt National Forest.

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Land Manager: USFS - Medicine Bow/Routt National Forest - Hanhs Peak Bears Ears District Office

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Kimberly Beekman
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Lower Fish Creek Falls from the overlook trail.
Jun 1, 2022 near Steambo…, CO
Lower Fish Creek Falls from the footbridge.
Jun 1, 2022 near Steambo…, CO
Fish Creek Falls is a maelstrom in late Spring. We saw kayakers take on the Class V rapids just below the Falls as we started our run
Jun 30, 2015 near Steambo…, CO
Fish Creek Falls!
Jan 30, 2015 near Steambo…, CO
Early June after a snowy winter. Rushing waters.
Nov 11, 2019 near Steambo…, CO
A view of Thunderhead and Rudi's Run from the west.
Aug 19, 2019 near Steambo…, CO

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