Photo: Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 4.0Upper Ames Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A horsetail on Lake Fork San Miguel River.
The details
- Type
- Horsetail
- Watercourse
- Lake Fork San Miguel River
- Coordinates
- 37.86041, -107.88551
About Upper Ames Falls
Upper Ames Falls is a 35-foot horsetail in Colorado, on Lake Fork San Miguel River.
Fed largely by snowmelt, it runs hardest in late spring and early summer and can thin to a trickle by late season.
Plungeworthy rates Upper Ames Falls 6.7/10 — worth a detour. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
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 Upper Ames Falls?
Upper Ames Falls drops about 35 feet, in Colorado.
Where is Upper Ames Falls?
Upper Ames Falls is a waterfall in Colorado, at 37.86041, -107.88551.
Is Upper Ames Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6.7/10.
Gear for the trip
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