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Fish Creek Falls

Fish Creek Falls

Fish Creek Falls
4.5
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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  • Sunshine21057402137
    Fort Collins, Colorado19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Spectacular overlook at the Falls!
    Beautiful and easy walk to see the Falls. We were there on a Sunday evening at around 6 pm and passed one other couple on the way. What a gorgeous sight! We did the trail that takes you to the overlook, not the one down by the creek. Well worth the drive there!
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 3, 2024
  • connie p
    Madison, Wisconsin135 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely walk to a stunning waterfall
    These scenic falls and the walk to it made for a pleasant afternoon activity. There is a charge to enter the parking lot, I believe it was $5 per vehicle. There are bathrooms by the parking lot. The Observation Walk is a wooden walkway suitable for wheelchairs, while a walk to the bottom of the falls is on dirt and gravel. There is interesting signage on the Observation walk, and two lovely overlooks at the end. There is a longer hike in here to the Upper Falls, but it was closed at our visit as the bridge was out.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 12, 2024
  • dmissions2
    Manhattan, Kansas17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An Spectacular Waterfall Experience
    Absolutely spectacular view of the waterfalls. I was glad for different walking trail options as they provide accommodations for the disabled and those with children who are unable to walk long distances. My husband and I fell in the former category. The restroom facilities are right at the beginning of the park and parking fees are minimal, but necessary, I feel, especially to assist with the maintenance of the beautiful area visitors are afforded access to. Fish Creek Falls is a must see for anyone visiting Steamboat Springs. I’m so glad that we got the opportunity to visit and see such spectacular views.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written June 30, 2024
  • Nord
    14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Trails for Everyone
    I really appreciate how there's a little something for everyone at Fish Creek Falls. There is no view from the parking area but the paved Overlook Trail is marked with wheelchair accessible icons. It has some elevation gain but is a very consistent and well built surface that leads to a couple viewpoints. The map lists the difficulty as "easy" with a 2% average grade on a cement surface. There are additional trails that lead to a picnic area and to a bridge at the bottom of the falls. These are not built to the same standards and have a variety of surfaces. Parking is $5 and it can be paid to the person at the entrance booth. Alternatively a National Parks pass can be used. The parking area has relatively nice restrooms. Oh, and the waterfall is amazing!
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written September 9, 2024
  • Adrienne C
    New York City, New York522 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely gorgeous waterfall
    This was definitely a highlight of the trip. The walking path we took was fairly easy and accessible, and gets you to a good viewing spot of the falls. Nice photo opportunity. We went further down to be right at the foot of the falls, which were spectacular. It was so much fun we came back twice.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written December 8, 2024
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Heather M
Seminole, OK47 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • Couples
Fish creek falls is nice and so close to town, with a nice little drive up to it. The paved walk to the overlook is very easy for all ages and offers a good photo spot. The slightly longer picnic trail takes you to a bridge closer to the falls; it’s steeper but smooth. Then if you can, hike to the upper falls, about 2 1/2 miles up the “long lake” trail. It’s rocky and moderately difficult but very rewarding.
Written October 23, 2020
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ron S
Alamosa, CO935 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Couples
Natures Beauty that requires a short walk. This is a park service location. There is a 5 dollar parking entrance fee. If you have a senior park card your free. Its well worth the stop. I would recommend going early as the upper lot fills up quickly and the lower lot and road parking soon follow.
Written July 6, 2021
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Jeff G
Waterloo, IA670 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Solo

Wonderful hiking trail when conditions are fine. Hiked here at least three times, twice had to turn back due to extreme weather conditions. This time was no exception.
Had light snow overnight and partly sunny during part of my early May hike. Easy going to falls/bridge, but then mostly snow covered in many parts. I was expecting that. Soon saw bear tracks that were from little earlier heading towards the water, houses. Sense there wasn't anyone else in the lot I figured I was the only one on trail at 9a.m. on this weekday. So I had a bell with me and got it on my pack. Never saw bear or more prints.

There were an abundance of short little yellow flowers budding on the trail. Snow was melting and dripping off the pines. I could see low clouds ahead and guessed the sun would be lost. It was fine, sun was warming me as high climbed higher anyway. My plan was to make it to the lake. However the closer I got to low clouds it got colder and snow pellets were falling. I relaxed along a rock overhang only seeing it get worse. I added my coat, gloves and face covering and readied my poles and retreated in a snowstorm to my now 1.5" snow covered car!

Hope next time better! And no storms.
Written May 18, 2021
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Sharon S
Meade, KS104 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
This waterfall is a great place to visit if you are wanting to get out in nature and take some beautiful photos. If you are not wanting to walk a long way from the upper parking lot, go after lunch. Most of the hikers go in the morning and it's much more crowded then. The quarter-mile trail to the bottom is just enough to get your heart pumping on the way back up. There were several chipmunks scurrying around, and a restroom right at the parking lot.
Written July 14, 2021
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chostetler
Palm Harbor, FL117 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Family
This is an easy “hike” to do with young kids. The waterfalls are beautiful. We went at the end of spring so I’m sure the snow melting made it even more powerful! The trail continues after the waterfall for more experienced hikers, but the main falls are easy to do no matter your group.
Written June 2, 2022
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Michael T
Columbus, OH86 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020 • Couples
My wife and I did this hike today. Information I had read indicated that the views to the lower part of the falls was a 1/4 mile hike. This was true. There is also an overlook near the parking lot. My biggest “gripe” would be that the hike to the upper falls wasn’t clearly indicated. There was a 5 mile hike to a lake. While this hike is listed as easy that might be deceptive depending on who is with you. There is quite a bit of climbing on the front end of the trail. Overall we had a great time and enjoyed it all. Just some questions and concerns about the wording
Written September 9, 2020
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Jennifer J
United States245 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Couples
This is a beautiful though crowded area. There's much misinformation about how long the hike is. You could actually take a wheelchair or someone disabled take the path that is paved to the overlook or you can do the gravel path down to the lower portion which is under a mile. If you want to hike further there are other trails in the area or you can go past the falls to the top. I believe there's a Lake on the other side. We didn't go that far. It was very crowded. Lots of families so it's not necessarily a place to find solitude. It is a paid parking area and there is limited parking so you may have to do like us and park along the roadside. Multiple other trails are off of this area as well. Could definitely spend the whole day there. Dog friendly Trail.
Written June 5, 2021
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S B
Des Moines20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2021 • Family
We had some time to kill so ventured up to the frozen falls. With the start of the spring thaw the water was beginning to flow. What a beautiful sight and sound! The hike was relatively easy, but pleasant and fun. I would recommend this area for a picnic or romantic afternoon hike.
Written March 20, 2021
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Ilene M
Mount Juliet, TN104 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
We went there twice! The first time we went a little to late and parking was difficult. We walked to the overlook (very easy) and then left as we had other things to do. We went back early in the morning and parking was a breeze! We pretty much had the trail to ourselves, and this time we took the hike that leads to the old bridge at the base of the waterfall. Its really pretty! The path is narrow at times with steep drop-off so if you have little ones with you keep them close. We are a senior couple and had no issues with the hike.
Written September 1, 2021
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almarcusp23
Denver, CO603 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021 • Family
Beautiful hike. $5 dollar charge at trailhead completely worth the trip. Close to main strip of steamboat springs. Hike is only .3 miles each way. Very easy hike and awesome view.
Written April 24, 2021
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