The hike/walk to the falls is about .3 miles. An easy hike to a fast flowing waterfall through a steep gorge feeding into grand lake in colorado. Walk a little further and you come to a large open meadow, worth the extra time.
Not too far and not too strenuous. Beautiful falls. The motel sent us here while we waited on our room. Figure he sends everyone there.
If you want to take a very short hike to the water - do this. Falls are soso. River flowing into falls i smuch nicer area. Did not have time to venture further, but i think that it would be better to ship the falls and go upstream. probably alot less people and nicer surroundings.
The hike is so small, less than a mile, and the terrain is easy to climb. The view is breathtaking at the peak and makes for great family photos with large boulders to stand on to get a good shot. The trail continues for less than half a mile and opens up to a secret meadow that is so peaceful you will fill with joy. When I was there I witnessed about 5 fly fisherman and found myself captivated by the serene and quite nature of the meadow. The backdrop is snow capped mountains. I don't recommend loud, obnoxious children go up the trail to the meadow; it is truly a peaceful spot for reflection - not screaming.
We walked to to falls using snow shoes with a family ranging from 8 to 46. Was fun and short. The fall was frozen over but was still very pretty.
The walk to the falls from the parking lot is not long and very worthwhile. As we were there in November, ice had started to form and it made the falls sparkle with little diamonds in the sun. this is a less strenuous trail with big rewards. if you wish you can hike for 4 more miles to get a wonderful view of the valley.
We took three kids eight and under along on this short (.6 miles round trip) hike up from the east end of Grand Lake and up to Adams Falls. The path is well-worn and obvious, without too much serious elevation rise. The falls are beautiful and loud, with great vantage points from above to see the water crashing down. If you continue around the loop trail, there is a nice area up above the falls where kids can dip their feet in the cold water. If you want a serious work out, go somewhere else, but if you want a quick hike that won't kill your kids, this one is a good one.
We were extremely blessed to hit this trail on a gorgeous September day with peaking colors in the aspen trees. There's not much better than that! Trail to the falls is quite do-able on foot. We passed people of all ages and in all shapes and sizes. The falls are pretty. We did go past the falls quite a ways, to two different meadows. Those were so peaceful and wonderful photo ops. Along the trail, every few steps it seemed there was more breathtaking beauty. We did a leisurely pace and stopped to take photos. We spent 2 or 3 hours hiking. If you're up for it, I would hike further beyond the falls. The first meadow is only 5 or 10 minutes further. Worth it! This should be shown as the #1 attraction for Grand Lake - it's right on the edge of town. Every visitor to Grand Lake should experience this free treat!
My husband, our 8 year old son, and I really enjoyed our hike on this trail. It was not very far at all to Adams Falls. We lingered around the falls for a bit, enjoying the scenery and taking pictures. Then we walked a little farther (like maybe 10 minutes more) on the trail to a meadow area that was very pretty. There was a nice stream along the trail as well. The trail continues on quite a bit after that, but we didn't go any further.
The key here is to hike past the falls about 15 minutes and you arrive at a spectacular Alpine meadow with a lovely stream running through it. We saw a bull and cow moose from only about 30 feet away as they grazed in the long grass.Very special to get so close to such large creatures. Got some great pictures too.