Beautiful Stop At Fish Creek Falls In Steamboat Springs

Fish Creek Falls in Steamboat Springs is one of the many beautiful outdoor destinations in the area worth checking out. Fish Creek Falls is a beautiful 283 foot waterfall that can be enjoyed by all. Just a short drive from the town of Steamboat Springs will get you to the parking area where you will need to pay $5. From there, the trail is a pretty, paved 1/4 mile walk to the waterfall that is wheelchair friendly. This is a wonderful opportunity for people of all skill levels to see some of the areas abundant natural beauty.

For some, this 1/4 mile walk to an overlook is just not enough. Don’t fret, there are several trails in the area available for reaching the different levels of the waterfall and beyond. A couple trails to look into include Upper Fish Creek Falls Trail, Fish Creek Falls National Recreation Trail and Long Lake in Routt National Forest.

Fish Creek Falls is popular year round with each season bringing its own twist on this beautiful spot. Spring brings rushing water levels while in summer more of the rocks behind the cascading water are visible. The colors in the fall are reportedly beautiful. Then when it freezes over in the winter, it is a popular destination for ice climbers. And the nearby trails are frequented by those who enjoy snowshoeing.

Quick Info: Fish Creek Falls

Directions: From downtown Steamboat Springs, drive north on Third Street then turn right onto Fish Creek Falls Road. Continue about 3 miles to the parking area.

Distance: 1/2 mile roundtrip (to the overlook and back but there are many options for further adventure)

Difficulty: Easy, wheelchair friendly

Good to Know: There are restrooms available. This area is heavily trafficked.

Our Experience Hiking to Fish Creek Falls

Grandma came out to visit us from Indiana so we were on a quest to show her some of Colorado’s incredible beauty. We just finished up hiking Buffalo Pass Lakes Loop up in Mount Zirkel Wilderness. But since we were driving back down through town we decided to add on a quick jaunt to Fish Creek Falls in Steamboat Springs.

The parking area is large and was busy on our visit. There were some info signs as well as restrooms.

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The trail to the overlook is smooth and paved with more little information signs along the way.

After a quarter of a mile, we reached the overlook which is at about 7,440 feet elevation. Fish Creek Falls is a beautiful, 283 foot waterfall that tumbles down the steep rocky canyon into Fish Creek. We took lots of photos and took in the beautiful sights.

There’s not much more to say about a such a short hike, but all in all, it’s definitely a beautiful sight to see.

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We live on the road full time and love getting to know an area by hiking and checking out its natural beauty. Check out the articles below to see some of our hikes and adventures:

• Backpacking Missouri and Fancy Pass
• Canoeing Barton Creek Cave
• Webber Falls and Little Truckee River
• Waterfalls and Swim Holes on N. Yuba River

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