Roaring Fork Falls Trailhead — Attraction in Old Fort

Easy to find, plenty of parking and much bigger than I thought (that’s what she said). We went on a rainy day so we had it all to ourselves. Parking available at the water treatment gate (don’t block) then head up the hill across from there. You will see a sign that reads, 0.50 miles to falls. That mileage is to the bottom of the falls. I clocked 0.80 miles to the actual falls. Most of the trail is a cart path, easily traversed by most hikers. The last bit crosses a foot bridge where the trail has more roots/rocks for the last 50/100 yards....

The snowy weather has made the hike this February a bit difficult but the waterfall is a beautiful site to see! Parking lot is small, only had 4-5 spots and they were iced over. I fell getting out of our truck. Some of the trail is iced over and you won’t be able to walk in the middle of them. You’ll have to walk on either side where the snow is crunchy still. Gorgeous area, just when it has recently snowed- be careful! Id like to come back in the summer. Looks like you’re able to walk into the...

Really fun and beautiful falls to visit. The hike is easy to the base itself, and if you want a challenge, you can try for the top of the falls with another short but much more strenuous hike. The water over the falls was good in spite of the poor rainfall lately and the lower 1/2 if the falls is even climbable if you don't mind risking a little wetness since the water is fast enough that no moss or slime collects in the middle of the stream, just wet granite that bare feet should...