Cascade Falls

Grand County, Colorado

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Grand County, Colorado
Access status: Official distance and published route; crosses private land on the old road
The walk: About 6.8 miles return
Ground & access: Gentle grade, about 300 to 430 feet of gain. Some scrambling for the upper view.

Rocky Mountain Hiking Trails: Cascade Falls

From Grand Lake, take West Portal Road to the Tonahutu/North Inlet Trailheads turn-off and the North Inlet Trailhead. The first 1.2 miles follow an old dirt road, much of it across private land; stay on the route. Pass Summerland Park and the Twinberry campsite. At about 3.4 miles the trail splits; the left fork is for horses and the right fork leads to the falls. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

North Inlet Trailhead near Grand Lake via the North Inlet Trail to Cascade Falls

NPS Kawuneeche Valley trail guide gives 3.4 miles one way; doubled for return.

Gentle grade, about 300 to 430 feet of gain. Some scrambling for the upper view.

Where to start

North Inlet Trailhead lots off West Portal Road. Space is limited.

Timing & water

Current trail conditions not checked.

Before you go

NPS required timed entry reservations from 9 am to 2 pm, May 22 through October 12, 2026. Park entrance fee amount not confirmed in the reviewed pages.

Visitor information

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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Grand County, Colorado.

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