East Vail Falls
Eagle County, Colorado
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- Not recorded
- Location
- Eagle County, Colorado
- Access status
- Parking and short street walk documented
- The walk
- About 1/4 mile one way
- Ground & access
- Flat paved neighborhood streets to the viewpoint. The trail up toward the falls is steeper and optional.
Take I-70 exit 180 to Bighorn Road and park at the Gore Valley Trailhead lot south of I-70. Walk east on the Gore Valley Trail to Bridge Road, go south on Bridge Road across Gore Creek and turn east on Lupine Drive. The falls and open space are on the right. The best view is often from the road; a trail climbs closer.
Plan your visit
Gore Valley Trailhead on Bighorn Road via Bridge Road and Lupine Drive to East Vail Falls
Waterfall Record gives about 1/4 mile one way on flat paved road from parking along Gore Creek to the falls. Climbing closer is optional.
Flat paved neighborhood streets to the viewpoint. The trail up toward the falls is steeper and optional.
Where to start
Gore Valley Trailhead lot on Bighorn Road. No parking in the neighborhood around the open space or in front of the falls. Respect private property along the streets.
Timing & water
Year-round view; the falls freezes in winter and is used for ice climbing.
Before you go
No fee, according to Go Hike Colorado. Managed by the Town of Vail and Eagle Valley Land Trust.
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