Updated July 2026
Booth Falls
Booth Falls is a roughly 60-foot waterfall on Booth Creek in the Eagles Nest Wilderness above Vail, reached by a steep out-and-back of about 4.3 miles that climbs roughly 1,440 feet through aspen groves and alpine meadows. As of 2025 the trailhead requires a free shuttle from Vail Village rather than on-site parking.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check White River National Forest / Eagles Nest Wilderness (USFS) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Booth Falls drops about 60 feet. That makes it the 374th-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 48% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.
The Booth Falls Trail (Booth Lake Trail #2011) reaches it about 4.3 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 1,440 feet of elevation gain, rated strenuous. The nearest town is Vail. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with White River National Forest / Eagles Nest Wilderness (USFS) for closures and current conditions.
Summer to early fall (Jun-Sep). Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
More Colorado waterfalls
- Adams Falls · 55 ft
- Alberta Falls · 30 ft
- Bear Creek Falls
- Box Canyon Falls · 285 ft
- Bridal Veil Falls · 365 ft
- Bridal Veil Falls (Hanging Lake)
- Cascade Falls (Ouray) · 270 ft
- Chasm Falls · 25 ft
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