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1,729 ft
Distance
72 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:07:39
Avg time
57 ft
Altitude change
8,391 ft
Altitude min
8,463 ft
Altitude max
8,402 ft
Altitude start
8,458 ft
Altitude end
3.3%
Grade
-9.6%
Grade max
23.5%
Grade min
945 ft
Distance climb
459 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:07:39
Avg time
Adams Falls Details
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Riding AreaRocky Mountain National Park
Estes Park, Colorado -
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Local Popularity95 in Hiking [+]
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
This path has a nice elevation grade up, with some natural steps. It is short to get to the waterfall, but it requires some stairmaster skills
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Parking and access requires a national parks pass
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 4 miles average
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(40.239430, -105.799960)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Adams Falls
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Where is Adams Falls located?
Adams Falls is located in Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Rocky Mountain National Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.23943, -105.79996.
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How hard is Adams Falls?
Adams Falls is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Adams Falls?
Adams Falls has 72 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,391 ft to 8,463 ft.
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Is Adams Falls a point to point trail?
Adams Falls is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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