East Alluvial Fan Trailhead — Attraction in Four Corners States

This short trail has been completely rebuilt since the flood a decade or so back, though with perhaps a little less shade. It offers great views of the alluvial fan and Horseshoe Falls, especially from the bridge over Roaring River. The trail is paved and we had little trouble pushing our daughter's stroller up this trail. Going offtrail it is an easy hike up to the base of the falls, but it isn't suitable for strollers. Near the falls the temperature drops 5-10 degrees from the evaporative...

Really interesting to hike up there and read about the flood and how the rocks came to be there. Rocks are fun to climb on too. Pretty easy access. I wouldn't make a special trip to see it, but it's a good stop along the way to stretch your legs.

If you pull into the East side lot, it's a little further of a hike to get to the fan, but as most people come to it first, that's what most do. If you want a shorter hike, just go a little further to the West side lot, and you just have to...

Great short trail that allows easy access to the Alluvial Fan. It is a blast climbing and having fun on the boulders. The flow from the snow melt was really high so we weren't able to cross on the boulders, luckily it's a short drive to the other side. It is currently under construction for a handicap accessible trail and new bridge. If your looking for a great place to spend time exploring, this is one of those places. This Elk was just chilling along the roadside and was...