The hike up to the falls takes about 45 minutes round trip. June 28, 2012 by Matt ThomasThe hike up to the falls takes about 45 minutes round trip. Zepata Falls About Matt Thomas Matt is an avid writer and explorer, who loves to showcase his home state of Colorado. His favorite place to be is right here in the Centennial State. Previous Post:The hike up to the falls takes about 45 minutes round trip.