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2.2 miles
Distance
164 ft
Climb
-793 ft
Descent
00:41:24
Avg time
-629 ft
Altitude change
7,796 ft
Altitude min
8,425 ft
Altitude max
8,425 ft
Altitude start
7,795 ft
Altitude end
-5.3%
Grade
-42.9%
Grade max
29.4%
Grade min
1,946 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
636 ft
Distance flat
00:41:24
Avg time
Maxwell Falls Details
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Riding AreaMaxwell Falls
Evergreen, Colorado -
Ref Number#39
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Local Popularity10 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 30 in Trail Running
- 65 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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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
One of the easiest trails in the district, Maxwell Falls is a very enjoyable hike. It follows Maxwell Creek and the waterfalls are at their best in the spring when the snow runoff is plentiful.
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(39.562410, -105.376730)
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Nearby Trails
- Maxwell Falls Road 1,526 ft
- Cub Creek 4,564 ft
- Maxwell Falls Loop 1 mile
- Maxwell Falls Trail 1 mile
- Mason Creek (upper) 5 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maxwell Falls
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Where is Maxwell Falls located?
Maxwell Falls is located in Maxwell Falls, Evergreen, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Maxwell Falls trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.56241, -105.37673.
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How hard is Maxwell Falls?
Maxwell Falls is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Maxwell Falls?
Maxwell Falls has 164 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 793 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,796 ft to 8,425 ft.
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Is Maxwell Falls a point to point trail?
Maxwell Falls is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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