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Agnes Vaille Trail No. 1443

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Contact Info
Pike & San Isabel National Forests Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands
325 Rainbow Blvd.
Salida, CO 81201

Phone:
719-539-3591
Basics
Length:
0.5 miles
Difficulty:
Easy
Time:
30-45 mins
Trailhead Elevation:
8720 feet
Elevation Range:
8720 feet to 9000 feet
Elevation Change:
280 feet
Season:
Summer to Fall

Description

THE TRAIL IS CLOSED AFTER A LARGE ROCKSLIDE EVENT.

The trail ends at Agnes Vaille Falls, a small waterfall that cascades from a rocky shelf below Mt. Princeton (14,197 feet). The trail is short and considered relatively easy for most hikers.

Details

Length:
0.5 miles
Difficulty:
Easy
Time:
30-45 mins
Trailhead Elevation:
8720
Elevation Range:
8720 feet to 9000
Elevation Change:
280
Season:
Summer to Fall
Additional Details:

Interpretive signs detailing the history of the falls and nearby attractions are located along the trail.

Hikers should avoid climbing on unstable rock near the base of the falls.

Visitors can enjoy beautiful views of Mt. Antero (14,269 feet) by looking south from the trail.

A camera is a must for this hike!!

Map + Directions

Basic Directions

From Nathrop, (Highway 285), travel west on County Road 162 from approximately 6 miles.

The trailhead is located on the north side of CR 162 just across from Chalk Lake campground.

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