Mesa Cortina TH #32/South Willow Falls
This trail enters the Eagles Nest Wilderness where it winds through aspen groves and crosses open meadows, providing great views of the Williams Fork Range, Dillon Reservoir and the entire Blue River Valley. The meadows offer opportunities for viewing wildflowers during mid-July. Eventually the trail climbs up a gorge between Buffalo Mountain and Red Peak. South Willow Falls is a cascade that tumbles over the rocks of South Willow Creek.
General Information
- Open to hiking and horseback riding
Trail enters the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area.
Getting There
Elevation
10,007 ft.
Directions
From I-70 take Exit 205, Silverthorne/Dillon, and travel north on HWY 9 to the first traffic light at the intersection of Rainbow Drive / Wildernest Road. Turn left onto Wildernest Road / Ryan Gulch Rd. After crossing the Blue River, turn right onto Adams Ave. and then immediately turn left onto Royal Buffalo Drive. After 0.8 miles, turn right onto Lakeview Drive and then left onto Aspen Drive. Continue 0.2 miles and there will be a pull thru parking lot on the right-hand side of the road.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restroom information is not currently available for this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
