Comments on: Maxwell Falls Cliff Loop Trail

By: Manonbradshaw

Manonbradshaw — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

We didn’t realize that we were supposed to park at the upper. We parked at the lower and hiked with our 1yo and 3yo. We followed the creek to go to the falls and it took us 1h40 min. The kids were exhausted. We carried them back and they slept in our arms coming back. We used the trail on top of the creek to come back and it was much easier,good trail, well-maintained and flat. it took us 1h20 min. The falls aren’t really impressive and the way we did it wasn’t super kid-friendly either, lots of roots, loose rocks and fairly steep.

By: Mary Norton

Mary Norton — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:29:00 +0000

If you are coming along I-70, I would recommend St. Mary's Glacier Trail (dogs are always in the water up there), or Lair O' The Bear Park (also has a creek and trails). Good luck and have a safe trip! -Mary

By: Mary Norton

Mary Norton — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:26:07 +0000

By: Mary Norton

Mary Norton — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:09:02 +0000

Thanks for the comment. That is an awesome little area isn’t it?!

By: Mary Norton

Mary Norton — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:07:24 +0000

Hi Cindy, If you are coming along I-70, I would recommend St. Mary's Glacier Trail (dogs are always in the water up there), or Lair O' The Bear Park (also has a creek and trails). Good luck and have a safe trip! -Mary

By: Cindy Martin

Cindy Martin — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:15:00 +0000

Mary – Could you please help me choose a hike? My 26 yo daughter, myself 58 yo and her golden retriever will be driving from Utah to Denver via Rt. 70. (We are moving her to Nashvile). ANYWHERE along the road, we need a 4-5 hr (with relaxing/eating stops) hike. I love the idea of hiking in the forest along a stream to a water fall (that would allow a quick swim) so puppy can drink water along the way. Vistas of the mountains would be a nice plus but not as necessary since we will see plenty from the car. I know dogs aren’t allowed in the national parks. Can you help? Cindy from Nashville

By: Laurelm86

Laurelm86 — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:19:00 +0000

I LOOOOOOVED this trail. It had a little bit of everything. Some spots for lazing around at the top on the cliffs. Some shade. Some beautiful scenery hiking creek side and of course the beautiful falls.

By: Tim Norton

Tim Norton — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:33:00 +0000

Maps for all trails coming soon…making it easier for you to find the trailhead!

By: Asiagoalpacka

Asiagoalpacka — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:57:27 +0000

Thanks this is a really convienant website!

By: marynorton

marynorton — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:33:11 +0000

Thanks for the comment Melinda. We love the shady trail and the cascading falls…what a great time for the kids!