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Agnes Vaille Falls
Agnes Vaille Falls in Nathrop.

Agnes Vaille Falls – Nathrop

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UPDATE: This trail has closed after a big rockslide.

Agnes Vaille Falls is nestled in the mountainside of Chalk Creek Canyon, south of Buena Vista. It requires a short, uphill hike to the falls. Since they are fueled mostly by snow melt, the best time to go is spring through early summer.

The trail is part of the San Isabel National Forest. It’s free to visit and open throughout the year. Wear good shoes as it requires a brief climb over a small boulder field to reach the waterfall. It’s about a half mile hike, one way, with an elevation gain of 450 feet.

History

The falls are named for Anges Wolcott Vaille, who led an adventurous life in Colorado. She passed away during a winter ascent of Longs Peak. A Chalk Creek Canyon local, and friend, Jo Witchey, named the falls for Anges.

Getting There

Take Hwy 285 south from Buena Vista to Co Rd 162 (about 5 miles). The falls are located just west on County Road 162 from Mt Princeton Hot Springs. There will be a sign for Anges Vaille Falls on your right. It’s just over 8 miles from Hwy 285.

Fishing can be found close by at Chalk Lake, which is just west of the falls on Co Rd 162. If you keep going for 7 miles, you’ll run into Saint Elmo ghost town and a bunch of 4×4 roads, including Tincup Pass.

Trail No. 1433.
Hike up is about 20 minutes.
Falls descend to Chalk Creek.
Trail ends at the falls, but the boulder field continues.
South mountains of Chalk Creek Canyon.
Final 50 yards to the falls ditches the trail for a boulder field.
Close to the falls.
Low water in October.
Splash.

Details

Address: County Rd 162, Nathrop, CO

Season: Year round – spring and summer are best

Fee: Free

Website: fs.usda.gov/…

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