Elk Falls
Worth the drive
Is it plungeworthy?
A horsetail on Elk Creek.
The details
- Type
- Horsetail
- Watercourse
- Elk Creek
- Coordinates
- 39.50651, -105.41351
About Elk Falls
Elk Falls is a 46-foot horsetail in Colorado, on Elk Creek.
Fed largely by snowmelt, it runs hardest in late spring and early summer and can thin to a trickle by late season.
Plungeworthy rates Elk Falls 7/10 — worth the drive. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
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Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
How tall is Elk Falls?
Elk Falls drops about 46 feet, in Colorado.
Where is Elk Falls?
Elk Falls is a waterfall in Colorado, at 39.50651, -105.41351.
Is Elk Falls worth visiting?
Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 7/10.
Gear for the trip
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