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Ute Pass Falls

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Highlights:

Falls hidden by a highway bridge and defaced by graffiti
Near:Colorado Springs, CO
Scenery:
Distance:0.4 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:250 ft
Hike Time:0.5 hours
Difficulty:Moderate
Trail Condition:Poorly maintained trail
HikeType:Out and Back


Summary: The trailheads west from the switchback along the old road bed, then parallels Cascade Creek. The trail ends at the falls just beneath an overpass from highway 24.

These falls have been nicknamed Graffiti Falls, and quite appropriately.

Trailhead: Head West from Colorado Springs. At the Cave of the Winds stoplight turn south and head towards Manitou Springs. When the road comes to a switchback, park in the small parking area on the outside of the switchback. (Lat:38.8681 Lon:-104.92411)
Trail Guides for Ute Pass Falls:
Best Seasons: Year-Round
User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes,
Ranger Contact: None
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  Submit your own review
Reviewed by Aaron on 5/8/2007
This is one of my favorite places to go, it's fun to see all the graffiti at the bridge, and if you are daring enough, to get wet and go back into the waterfall/cave area.


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