Recreation Region: Clear Creek Ranger District

Maxwell Falls Lower (#111)

One of the easiest trails in the district, Maxwell Falls is a very enjoyable hike. It follows Maxwell Creek, and the waterfalls are at their best in the spring when the snow runoff is plentiful.

General Information

Prohibitions include:

Camping
Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire or stove fire.
Being in the area after sundown or before sunrise.

Dogs must be on a hand-held leash.

Getting There

Elevation

8,400'

Directions

South of Evergreen on Highway 73, take Brook Forest Road for three miles. To access the upper trailhead, continue to Black Mountain Road, turn left and drive another one and a quarter mile.