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Hiking – Maxwell Falls

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Hiking – Maxwell Falls

This Maxwell Falls route is a Front Range gem. It offers the feeling of a wilderness hike – despite its being only a few convenient miles from both Evergreen and Conifer. The hiker is rewarded with scenic views of rocky cliffs, waterfalls (frozen in Winter), and quiet forests. Starting from the Upper Trailhead the route combines almost all of Maxwell Falls' trails – except a section that goes to the Lower TH. It is 5.5 miles long, with approximately 800 feet of elevation gain – taking about 4 hours total time, 3 hours hiking time, at a pace of 1.6 mph.

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Tim Lane
Tim Lane
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 800 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 8,484 ft
  • Pace: 1.6

Meet at 9 am at RTD Park n Ride:   6164 US Highway 285, Morrison, CO.

From the "285 South" exit of 470 (Exit 5A) drive west past the Indian Hills/Parmalee Gulch exit and you will soon see the left turn into RTD. From here we will carpool to the Upper Maxwell Falls Parking: 8399 Black Mountain Dr, Evergreen, CO

This is a Moderately Challenging route with some lengthy uphill & downhill sections interspersed throughout. Please assess your physical / aerobic / cardiovascular condition for this hike.

Please let me know if you have any medical issues / conditions / devices /medications
that could affect your participation on this hike (e.g. blood thinners, asthma/inhalers, allergies, heart conditions).

Personal Info Card: Please remember to bring your Personal Information Form (Yellow Card) to keep in your 1st Aid Kit or in an easily accessible pocket on your backpack. In the event of an emergency this information will be essential.

Weather Report & Trail Conditions: TBD

Spikes Required. Poles are recommended for balance and helping to prevent falls – especially when descending icy sections.

Carpool Driver Donation: Let's remember that we are reimbursing the drivers for the gas expense, wear & tear on their vehicles, and getting chauffered to our hike:) Please split $20 among the passengers in your carpool. Also, please bring some sort of Trash Bag to either put muddy/snowy boots in or to place on the floor of the driver's vehicle to help keep their vehicle clean.

Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. I look forward to fun outing with you all. Tim Lane (303-503-1914) / timlane54@gmail.com

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Maxwell Falls

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

10 Essentials ( https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/ten-essentials.html )
Microspikes required. Poles Recommended. If it's below 20 deg (especially with wind chill) a balaclava (to cover face & nose), thermos with hot drink, and some chemical hand/foot/toe warmers are good to have.

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