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2.2 miles
Distance
164 ft
Climb
-793 ft
Descent
00:13:33
Avg time
-629 ft
Altitude change
7,796 ft
Altitude min
8,425 ft
Altitude max
8,425 ft
Altitude start
7,795 ft
Altitude end
-5.3%
Grade
-42.9%
Grade max
29.4%
Grade min
1,946 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
636 ft
Distance flat
00:13:33
Avg time

Maxwell Falls Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Maxwell Falls
    Evergreen, Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #39
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    10 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #370057 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #227707 in E-Biking
    • #48370 in Trail Running
    • #47315 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #5,997 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #1,920 in E-Biking
    • #1,632 in Trail Running
    • #1,614 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

One of the easiest trails in the district, Maxwell Falls is a very enjoyable hike. It follows Maxwell Creek and the waterfalls are at their best in the spring when the snow runoff is plentiful.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Maxwell Falls located?
      Maxwell Falls is located in Maxwell Falls, Evergreen, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Maxwell Falls trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.56241, -105.37673.
      ▼ How hard is Maxwell Falls?
      Maxwell Falls is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Maxwell Falls?
      Maxwell Falls has 164 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 793 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,796 ft to 8,425 ft.
      ▼ Is Maxwell Falls a point to point trail?
      Maxwell Falls is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Maxwell Falls?
      Maxwell Falls is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Maxwell Falls?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Maxwell Falls. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Maxwell Falls? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Maxwell Falls are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Maxwell Falls?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Maxwell Falls. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Maxwell Falls?
      Maxwell Falls is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 119 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 121 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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