Fish Creek Falls

Fish Creek Falls is a waterfall in Routt National Forest, Colorado, that plunges roughly 86 meters through a glacial valley, forming a powerful cascade. Multiple viewing platforms positioned along maintained trails allow visitors to observe the falls from different angles and distances.

Native American tribes used the area around the falls for centuries, relying on its water resources and landscape for sustenance and daily life. The region later became part of the protected Routt National Forest, making the falls accessible to the public for recreation.

The waterfall serves as a gathering spot where visitors of all ages come to experience the raw power of flowing water through hiking or winter ice climbing activities. People from the area and beyond visit regularly to connect with the landscape and test themselves against the natural elements.

The falls are reached via a short paved path from the parking area and can be walked comfortably by most people. Weather conditions change quickly in the mountains, so visitors should bring layers and be prepared for sudden shifts in temperature or precipitation.

Winter transforms the falls into a frozen vertical column of ice that draws experienced climbers who scale its slick surface as a technical sport. This seasonal change creates a completely different experience than the cascading water seen during warmer months.