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Summary: From the parking area the trail begins by heading East along the road. The trail does two switchbacks and then continues east along an old road. Upon reaching Horsethief park the trail levels out and there are several nice camping spots along the trail. Continue on through the park past a sign that will tell you when you are a half mile from the falls. The falls are made by a small stream and during dry times in the fall will not always be flowing. Please be careful where you walk near the falls as to not damage the delicate environment. Trailhead: Take Highway 24 West to Divide. At Divide turn south on highway 67 and go a little over 9 miles. The road will pass by the old tunnel entrance. Continue to the other (South) side of the tunnel to find the parking area. (Lat:38.83462 Lon:-105.13721) Trail Guides for Horsethief Falls: Mountain Biking Colorado Springs Second Edition by David Crowell (The Globe Pequot Press) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses, Ranger Contact: Pikes Peak Ranger District 719-636-1602 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Joshua Friesema, who has posted 97 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Page 1 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by FJ on 3/15/2009 This place is gorgeous in the winter. My full review, complete with photographs can be found at Horsethief Falls.
Reviewed by KC on 2/23/2008 Beautiful in the winter! Snowshoes make this an ideal morning hike, although not necessary because the snow on the trail is rather packed down though not enough to be icy. Secluded and scenic, hiking the frozen waterfall at the end was worth the trip. Great dog hike...she loved the drifts. 
Reviewed by ladywarrior0505 on 8/26/2007 Finally, took my gringo kids from the midwest, and my HUGE 120 pount Malamute. This is a wonderful trail, kicks your butt for the first half or more, but as others have said, it levels out, and is quite beautiful. My Malamute, Nikita now dreams of chasing squirrels. I will come back to this again, and can't wait to take the turn off for Pancake Rock. Nikita is going to sleep for a week!
Reviewed by K R H on 8/19/2007 Have done many times and it is very pretty. After you get up the hill it all flattens out, and it very beautiful. Go to the falls and hike up the sides of them, or turn left at the first "creek left" and walk to a few old cabin ruins (creek may require wading). It is nice in the winter, as the entire area below the falls freezes-nice slippery walking.
Reviewed by ladywarrior0505 on 4/28/2007 Ok, my grown kids are wimps! Went today and there was a lot of snow on the trail. Too difficult to walk with my 110 pound Malamute, but will definitely go back when the snow is gone or much less. I can't wait to see the top. My kids might not go back, they are Midwest greenhorns. 
Reviewed by kat on 4/26/2007 the "waterfall" wasn't a waterfall at all!! im 12 and i know that!!
Reviewed by Kellen (Age 8) on 8/6/2006 good hike, first uphill is hardest, freezing waterfall, fun to play in, many flowers.
Reviewed by Craig on 8/5/2006 Great hike---easy to follow trails, heavily wooded area, small streams, etc.-- very cool & damp--reminds of an east coast hike--like the Great Smokies. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Colorado Hiking, Colorado Trails, Colorado Hikes, Teller County Hiking, Teller County Trails, Teller County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
