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MacGregor Falls

Larimer County, Colorado

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Larimer County, Colorado
Access status
Partial guide: one undated visitor account; an unmarked connector and current trail condition are unconfirmed
The walk
About 3.1 miles each way; 6.2 miles round trip
Ground & access
Moderate, about 460 feet of climbing. Flood damage has eroded creek banks and parts of the final trail. Old metal debris is in the creek near the falls. Crossing the creek for a better view is only for low water.
Dayhikes Near Denver: MacGregor Falls

Walk west from the Lumpy Ridge Trailhead through the MacGregor Ranch meadows. At about 0.6 miles turn left toward The Pear, then continue straight at the climbers trail junction. Before a green gate, take a social connector path along the fence line down to a dirt road, turn right (west), and follow Black Canyon Creek to the falls. The source says this junction is not well marked. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

Lumpy Ridge (Twin Owls) Trailhead west on the Black Canyon trail to MacGregor Falls

Dayhikes Near Denver gives 6.2 miles round trip. The one-way figure is half of that.

Moderate, about 460 feet of climbing. Flood damage has eroded creek banks and parts of the final trail. Old metal debris is in the creek near the falls. Crossing the creek for a better view is only for low water.

Where to start

Lumpy Ridge (Twin Owls) Trailhead parking, about 0.3 miles up Lumpy Ridge Road from Devils Gulch Road north of Estes Park.

Timing & water

Spring through fall; snowshoeing in winter per the source. Current trail and junction signs were not confirmed by the park.

Before you go

A park entrance pass is required at all times. In 2026 a timed entry reservation was also required to enter between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. from May 22 to October 12. Check the park site for the current season.

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

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Larimer County, Colorado.

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