Alberta Falls - Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado - Waterfalls on Waymarking.com

Long Description:
Located in Rocky Mountain National Park Alberta Falls is a single 25' leap with a long cascade below it. The cascades are turbulent and run through pleasant aspen groves. The trail climbs easily up the moraine .5 miles from Glacier Gorge Junction, providing wonderful views of Prospect Canyon, back down Glacier Creek. This is the place where people go if they only want to spend an hour in the park, and the atmosphere is very festive, replete with small children.

The trail starts at Glacier Gorge Junction trailhead, and heads south, paralleling the creek. At about 0.3 miles, the trail intersects with two others, one branching back toward the north to Sprague Lake, and slightly further with the trail coming down from Bear Lake. At the intersection with the Bear Lake Trail, turn to the left. The trail passes through several aspen groves, then into pine forest. At about 0.5 miles, it opens up onto a ledge of rock offering a most spectacular overlook of Glacier Gorge. From there, the trail parallels Glacier Creek, until you arrive at the Falls. Along the way, look for the old beaver dam and pond on Glacier Creek.

Alberta Falls suddenly comes into view, roaring through a granite chute. The rock slabs surrounding the Falls are a great place to explore, picnic, or to just enjoy the beauty and splendor.

Type: Cascade Parking Coordinates: N 40° 18.620 W 105° 38.165 Watercourse: Glacier Creek Waterfall Height: 120 Viewpoint: Bottom Path Up and Down: Partial Walk Behind: Not at all Seasonality: Not listed Seasons of Best Flow: Not listed

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