Trail #228 Covel Creek

This trail is open to hiker use only.

Take the family on a short hike through a beautiful mixed hardwood and conifer forest along Covel Creek. The trail is used by the Cispus Learning Center for nature study. This low elevation trail makes for a great winter hike.

The trail ties in with the Covel Creek Falls Trail #228A, Angel Falls Loop Trail #228B, Burley Mountain Trail #256 and the Cispus Braille Trail.

Trail #228A Covel Creek Falls

This trail features several small waterfalls along Covel Creek and small caves carved out of the rocky cliff. During cold winter spells this is a great trail to view icicles at the falls and along the cliffs. When temperatures begin to warm use caution as the ice begins to thaw.

The Covel Creek Falls Trail #228A climbs steadily along Covel Creek, then circles around the base of a cliff until it joins with Burley Mountain Trail #256. The trail was built by volunteers and can be hiked year-round.

There are two ways to access this trail. A trailhead off Forest Road 2801 is a steep incline for approximately .5 miles and then the trail will become somewhat level to the creek. You must cross the creek to access the connected trails to the falls. The more popular starting point is by Covel Creek Trail #228. 

Trail #228B Angel Falls Loop

The Angel Falls Loop begins from Covel Creek Falls Trail #228A, approximately half a mile in. The trail passes underneath a large waterfall, then climbs steeply for another half mile to the junction with Burley Mountain Trail #256. This trail is steep with exposed stretches.

The vegetation around the waterfall is fragile -- please stay on the trail.

See Burley Area map