Rocky Mountain National Park
Old Fall River Road

Waterfall, old Fall River Road, Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP)

As you make your way up Fall River Road, you'll notice for part of the way, the road is running alongside a creek. Of course, as it runs down the mountainside, it's basically one long waterfall. At the best part of the cascade, there are a couple of parking areas, with a very short hike over to the waterfalls.

You'll likely find several cars parked on the edge of the road at the base of the falls. If you continue up the road, you'll find a much larger parking lot, with easier access to the water.

old Fall River Road, Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP)

Continuing up Fall River road, you're in for quite a climb. The road switchbacks several times, as it hugs the mountainside. This stretch of the road is one-way, so you don't have to worry about encountering oncoming traffic.

Mountains Above Fall River Road Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP)

You'll have to strain your neck to see the mountaintops above.

Fall River Road was the original route through the park. Trail Ridge Road, the two-lane paved route, was built once park officials determined Fall River was too steep and narrow to carry all the necessary traffic. And, it would have been nearly impossible to straighten and widen the old road.

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Rocky Mountain National Park Old Fall River Road

Rocky Mountain National Park
Old Fall River Road