Disappointment Falls

Larimer County, Colorado

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Larimer County, Colorado
Access status: Source-reviewed trail junctions and parking
The walk: Approximately 5.2–5.4 miles round trip from Lady Moon Trailhead
Ground & access: Open pine forest, meadows and rocky creek endpoint. Meadow crossings can be wet and muddy.

Lady Moon and Disappointment Falls route PDF

From Lady Moon Trailhead, cross the meadow. At about 0.9 mile, turn left onto Granite Ridge for about 400 feet, then follow Lady Moon south through the gate. At about mile 2, take the southwest Disappointment Falls spur to Elkhorn Creek. Return the same way. Lady Moon Lake is private and is not part of this route.

Plan your visit

Lady Moon Trail to Disappointment Falls spur

Partner narrative gives 2.0 miles to the junction plus 0.6-mile spur; its waypoint table gives 2.7 miles outward. Range preserves the source discrepancy.

Open pine forest, meadows and rocky creek endpoint. Meadow crossings can be wet and muddy.

Where to start

Lady Moon lot lies on the south side of CR 74E at mile marker 20.8, opposite Mount Margaret. Poudre Wilderness Volunteers confirms toilets and stock-trailer pull-through spaces. The lot is not plowed in winter.

Timing & water

USFS says water flow is high in early spring.

Before you go

USFS lists no fee.

Visitor information

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More waterfalls nearby

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

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Waterfall location

Larimer County, Colorado.

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