Ouzel Falls — Local services in Estes Park

Ouzel Falls is one of my favorite waterfalls in all of Colorado. The falls are absolutely beautiful and have a great hike that takes you alongside a river and through a forest that has the Calypso Cascades along the way. The falls themself take a little bit of effort to get to but the hike is not that strenuous. I have seen deer a number of times along the trail as well. If you can make the hike at sunrise before the light becomes too harsh on the waterfall it is truly a spectacle to see in person. You can even hike back up and around the waterfall if you want to push yourself a little further. This is one of the gems of Rocky Mountain National Park and it is in an area that does not receive the crowds that the main area of the park does which is a...

I love this hike and these falls! If you go in early spring as I did this year you will hike through a lot of snow and find a mostly frozen waterfall (as the pictures show). In the summer it's a beautiful 40-ft waterfall! Make sure not to stay at the bridge to look at it... Walk further up. You can get right up next to it if you want. You can even go to the top! BUT PLEASE BE CAREFUL! One time that I went a lady fell off from the top and a group of us had to save her life. Always be careful near edges. Kids, amateurs, & visitors can make this hike, however, I don't advise taking kids to the top of the waterfall as it's dangerous. Otherwise it's a great hike...

It’s worth the hike! Keep going until you think you can’t go anymore and you are almost 1/2way there. Along the way there are countless beautiful waterfalls and streams. Look for the fat chipmunks and animals everywhere. The flowers are amazing in the spring and summer. Take a hike around all sides of the fall and go to the top if you can. The views over the mountains are incredible! Bring water and snacks as the adventure could take a few hours+. It’s also a good idea to bring a light jacket and a poncho even in the summer as the temperature falls fast and it can rain at any moment. Closed toed shoes are a must and hiking boots are...