Tag: Fish Creek Falls

Upper Fish Creek Falls (Routt National Forest, CO)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Colorado, Moderate Hikes, Routt National Forest3 Comments

While many visitors to Steamboat Springs, Colorado flock to Fish Creek Falls Recreation Area to the see the state’s second-highest waterfall, there are in fact two significant waterfalls in the vicinity: the famous 284-foot Fish Creek Falls and the lesser-visited Upper Fish Creek Falls. While significantly shorter in height, Upper Fish Creek Falls is charmingly …

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Fish Creek Falls Loop (Routt National Forest, CO)

On By Andrew WojtanikIn Colorado, Easy Hikes, Routt National Forest2 Comments

At 284 feet, Fish Creek Falls is the second-highest waterfall in Colorado and is easily accessible from popular resort town Steamboat Springs. For visitors with an hour or less, a 0.8-mile loop provides a look at the falls from two different vantage points: a high overlook with views from a distance and a look up …

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