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Elevation:	7,059 ft	2,152 m
GPS:	40.0062, -105.4061 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
Page Views:	4,311 total · 6/month
Shared By:	Chris Zeller on Dec 31, 1969
Admins:	Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monty, Monomaniac, Tyler KC Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: Closed to climbing? Details

Per Wesley Dickerson: I swung by on 12/28/2022, and there are multiple signs on the short trail which read “climbing not allowed.” Hope this update saves folks a trip.

Description

Boulder Falls is a popular tourist destination with a well-marked and maintained footpath. While the falls usually has a large volume of water flowing over it, on occasion, during especially cold periods the falls freezes thick enough to be climbed. At those times, Boulder Falls provides a short, moderate ice climb and the only natural ice in Boulder Canyon. With the year-round popularity of the falls as a tourist destination, you are likely to excite more than a few spectators.

Getting There

About 8 miles up the canyon Boulder Falls is well marked by several roadside signs. Park in the parking area on the left hand side and cross the street and follow the tourist trail approx 100 yards to Boulder Falls.