Booth Falls

Park in Vail and take the East Vail bus from Vail Transportation Center to the Booth Falls stop. Walk 0.25 mile up Booth Falls Road to the trailhead, then follow Booth Lake Trail toward Booth Falls. Return the same way.

Hiking Project contributor Nick Wilder gives 2 miles one way to the falls. Adding Vail's 0.25-mile one-way walk from the bus stop produces about 4.5 miles return.

The first mile climbs steeply through aspen; the trail then follows Booth Creek on a gentler grade before the falls.

Where to start

Use the Vail Village or Lionshead parking structures. No parking is allowed at the trailhead or in the surrounding neighborhood; limited drop-off is allowed.

Timing & water

Vail advises considering other trails during early-season wildlife sensitivity through June 6. This is an advisory, not a stated trail closure.

Before you go

Bus and parking arrangements are documented by Vail tourism; current parking charges and any trail permit requirement are unverified.