Basics
- Location:
- West of Denver
- Setting:
- Mountainous
- Length:
- 4 mile roundtrip
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Time:
- 2 to 2.5 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 7800 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 600 feet
- Season:
- Early Spring to Late Fall
Basic Directions
Evergreen is just west of Denver and this trail is just south of Evergreen on Highway 73, take Brook Forest Road for 3 miles. To access the upper trailhead, continue to Black Mountain Road, turning left and driving another 1.25 miles.
Description
One of the easiest trails in the district, Maxwell Falls is a very enjoyable hike. It follows Maxwell Creek and is open from early spring to late autumn. The waterfalls are at their best in the spring when the snow runoff is plentiful.
Details
Location:
West of Denver
Setting:
Mountainous
Length:
4 mile roundtrip
Difficulty:
Easy
Time:
2 to 2.5 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
7800
Elevation Change:
600
Season:
Early Spring to Late Fall
