Trail Update: 08/7/23 Trail is closed due to Bear Creek Fire. Trail is cleared of down trees on trail.
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Length: 3.9 miles (one-way)
Elevation stats: Elevation gain 2200′ (altitude 9400′ to 11,600′ with ascent 2,180′ and descent 118′).
Trailhead Facilities: parking lot and restroom at Poison Park Trailhead
Trail summary: Falls Creek Trail is a connector trail in the backcountry and is not recommended as a day hike. To reach it, start with directions for Weminuche Trail #592. Start at Poison Park trailhead on trail #592, take left on Sand Creek Creek Trail #524 and reach Falls Creek Trail in 2.5 miles (with 1276 Ft ascent). Falls Creek Trail terminates with choice of Sand Creek Trail #524 on left or Sierra Vandera Trail #541 on right.