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Rocky Mountain National Park hiking guide

Adams Falls Loop

A 0.7-mile out-and-back with 110 ft of climbing in West Side, rated easy.

Adams Falls Loop, Rocky Mountain National Park
Photo: David Jones · CC BY 2.0

Key facts

Length
0.7 mi (1.2 km)
Elevation gain
110 ft (33 m)
Route type
Out and back
Difficulty
Easy
Area
West Side
Highest point
8,498 ft
Lowest point
8,392 ft

About Adams Falls Loop

This short hike leads through a mixed forest of pines and aspens to a stunning waterfall, offering breathtaking views and a chance to see wildlife like moose. The trail is ideal for families and beginners, providing a quick and rewarding experience with minimal elevation change.

Route map

Route map of Adams Falls Loop in Rocky Mountain National Park500 ftN
StartFinishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

This route was checked by Parka editors.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile of Adams Falls Loop8,4008,4508,5000.00.20.40.6Distance (miles)Elevation (ft)High 8,498 ftLow 8,392 ft
Elevation runs from 8,392 ft to 8,498 ft over 0.7 miles of mapped route. The profile is sampled from elevation data along the route.

Nearby in West Side

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