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Booth Falls Trail

223 Reviews

#8 of 72 things to do in Vail

Hiking Trails, Outdoor Activities, Nature & Parks

Vail, CO

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“beautiful hike. waterproof boots recommended”

Beautiful hike. can make it up and down in about 2.5 hours if you're a reasonable hiker. Waterproof... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Revsaw

Boston

“Be prepared!”

This is a strenuous hike. Make no mistake. The altitude will get you and so will the step... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

mike c

Charleston

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Six-mile hiking trail climbs 3,000 feet in elevation as it passes varied scenery including lakes, waterfalls and aspen forests.

4.5

223 reviews

Excellent71%
Very good26%
Average3%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

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“great hike” (34 reviews)

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Revsaw

Boston

5318

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

beautiful hike. waterproof boots recommended

Beautiful hike. can make it up and down in about 2.5 hours if you're a reasonable hiker. Waterproof boots recommended, as near the top you cross some creeks (my brother did it in sneakers, though, and managed ok) and there's a little snow.

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mike c

Charleston

4113

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Be prepared!

This is a strenuous hike. Make no mistake. The altitude will get you and so will the step incline at the beginning. It takes a good 2 hours to get to the falls as the trail is difficult. It takes a monster effort to get...More

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Mark B

1819

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

A Popular Hike With 2 River Crossings

his is a very popular trail so expect to not be hiking alone. A pretty good climb up to the falls. You can continue on to Booth Lake which is another 2 miles beyond the falls. Our 5-year-old, with some complaining, made it up to...More

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Azsunshinelover

Tucson, Arizona, United States

12056

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Crowded but worth the trip

We hiked this trail on a weekday, hoping to avoid the crowds. It was still busy. The falls are beautiful and well worth the two mile hike. Part of the hike is easy and part more challenging with uphill segments. Beautiful the entire length of...More

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Rohan C

Atlanta, Georgia

5412

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Hike is great, finale not as rewarding

The hike is moderate, and begins with a lot of elevation. It becomes easier in middle and then harder in the end as well. Overall, not very difficult to do. One negative would be that the finale is not as rewarding, because their is no...More

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Julie S

3816

Reviewed 5 weeks ago

Great hike for begginer-mid level hikers

Coming from sealevel we were a little wearing about the steep climb, but it is gradual enough! Pretty views of waterfalls on the way up, you do have to cross 2 small streams (my feet got wet) and go from solid terrain to snow (depending...More

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bryanmantezoni

USA

22301066

Reviewed December 13, 2017 via mobile

Very good hike only one it’s not very cold

We did this hike in an afternoon when it was not very cold, due to the elevation you have to be very careful and if you have problems with your knees or problems walking I will not recommend you to do this. the trail is...More

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Sloan13

Pittsboro, North Carolina

618

Reviewed December 7, 2017

Great trail for an afternoon trek

Came to Vail to ski but alas there was only manmade snow with 2 trails open. Decided to hike an afternoon and went to the Booth Falls Trail. It was a great walk and the scenery was just majestic - had to watch the ground...More

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Olivia O

103

Reviewed December 5, 2017

Beautiful Scenery!

The views on this hike were amazing! We were only able to hike about 1.5 miles up due to ice and mud, but it was beautiful while it lasted!

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wmlifsey

North Carolina

6842

Reviewed November 12, 2017

Tough climb in places, but the falls are beautiful.

The initial portion of the climb can be very steep. About 2 miles up the trail is a 60 foot waterfall, but you must be very close to the stream to view it.

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Corey L

Do you have to worry about bears on this hike?

June 12, 2018|

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we did see a black bear in the meadow about 3/4 of the way up, but typically they are more interested in eating berries and not people

Wanda W

How is it hiking in late September, not sure what the weather would be like?

July 16, 2017|

Answer

My husband hiked this trail last September and said in was beautiful. The leaves were turning. It can be chilly in the early morning, but usually in the 65- 70s if sun is out by noon.