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| Upper Falls Creek Trail |
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Usage:
Light
Difficulty:
Moderate
High Point:
3,800 Feet
Length:
4.0 Miles
Low Point:
1,200 Feet
Trail Number:
152
Reservation:
No
Season:
July - October
From Wind River Ranger Station, Follow County Route 30 north. After passing the Carson National Fish Hatchery, turn right on Highway 30 for about 3/4 mile and turn right on Forest Road 3062. Proceed approximately 1 1/2 miles to the trailhead at the end of the road.
Location Information
The gradual grade of the Upper Falls Creek Trail slowly climbs away from Falls Creek and crosses two creeks before reaching the waterfall in approximately 2 1/2 miles. The trail flattens out for about 3/4 mile, meets Forest Route 6053 and ends. Features of this trail include Falls Creek, which surges over rocks and timber cascading from a height of 100 feet, creating a gentle mist below. Approximately three miles from the trailhead a large clear pool about 50 feet wide and 10 feet deep, provides a lovely picnic spot. Elk, beaver and otter wildlife await the forest visitor.
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