31 min
Overview
In the spring, when snow melt is high, the Horsetail Waterfall can be incredible. This trail is accessed from the Pyramid Creek Trailhead. You can use the Pyramid Creek Loop Trail to access this trail and to see some additional scenery along the way. Once you've made it onto this trail, you'll continue up to the wilderness boundary.<br><br>You'll scramble a bit over granite outcrops, and you might feel like you've lost your way at times, but essentially, you'll be headed straight up towards the falls, with the creek on your right. When you get to the falls, it's possible to continue beyond the end of the marked trail, but don't attempt this unless you're a skilled backcountry hiker. It's slippery and potentially quite dangerous towards the top of the falls.
Trail Stats
1.2 km
111 m
2066 m
1954 m
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Photos
Horsetail Falls Trail.
Horsetail Falls Trail.
Heading into the Wilderness.
Heading into the Wilderness.
Horsetail Falls July 21, 2018
Horsetail Falls July 21, 2018
Spring time at the Pyramid Creek, when the waterfalls are in their prime.
Spring time at the Pyramid Creek, when the waterfalls are in their prime.
Horsetail Falls.
Horsetail Falls.
Stream crossings during extremely high water level period. Waterfall flowed down from Peak 8417 and flooded forest.
Stream crossings during extremely high water level period. Waterfall flowed down from Peak 8417 and flooded forest.