Crystal Falls (Green Mountain)

Crystal Falls is a waterfall on Crystal Creek in El Paso County, Colorado.  The waterfall is located in the Green Mountain Falls.

Hike Length: 1.0 mile
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Green Mountain Falls
Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 38.93397,-105.01487
Waterfall GPS: 38.92957,-105.01705

Directions:

From Colorado Springs, head west on US-24 for 11 miles and turn left on Chipita Park Road.  Go 1.9 miles and turn right into the parking area immediately past the lake.  Note that there is no parking at the trailhead.

Map:

Hike Description:

From the parking area, walk along Ute Pass Road past the lake and turn right on Hotel Street.  Follow as it turns to Park Avenue.  In 0.3 miles turn right on Boulder Avenue and follow this gravel road to the trailhead.  It is less than 0.1 miles on Thomas Trail to the base of Crystal Falls.

Blog Entries:

10-Apr-2021: Green Mountain Falls Waterfalls

External Links:

Friends of Green Mountain Falls Trails website: http://www.gmfcotrails.org/