Horsethief Park

wags99999

Parking is limited so plan ahead. Trail to the falls is good first part is your elevation gain. Wear hiking shoes as the trail is gravel and you need the traction. It's a good trail but is not flat and has rocks and tree roots to traverse in places. Not difficult but does require care. The falls are nice, flow depends on weather and time of year.if your not use to hiking at 10,000' take that into account. Bring water and walking sticks can be put to good use, especially coming back down. An enjoyable hike, I would give it a 5 on a 1 to 10 scale, for difficulty. It is mostly shaded so that's a plus. Worth the time and effort. We are a 74 year old couple and made it with no issues.

Derek Weber

One of our favorite hikes close to home, we frequent this trail at least 2 times a week! Absolutely beautiful and even my 6 year old loves it and dog friendly! Just please pick up so we can continue to take doggies!

William Cooper

Superb moderate-difficulty, 4-season, dog-friendly trail with two great destinations! Horsethief Falls is 3 miles roundtrip. First mile is roughly 10-12 percent grade. Levels out after the turn to Pancake Rocks at the 1 mile point. Falls are fun see and more water in the spring with the snow melt. Lots of large rocks around the falls for a picnic lunch. Pancake Rocks is 6 miles round trip with a 10-12 percent grade for the first 2 miles. Trail is generally wide and flat with a few washouts that will encourage you to make your own trail at various points. After the main advent it rolls up and down for the last mile. Beautiful vistas that look out over Cripple Creek. You can do both destinations together for a total trip of around 7.25 miles with 1,710 ft of elevation gain (including some exploring at each destination). AllTrails books the distance at 6.7 miles. Garmin adds it up to be a bit longer.

Jon J.

This is the trailhead that leads to both Horsetheif Falls and also to Pancake Rocks. The hike to Pancake Rocks in is moderate in difficulty (some steady climbs and fairly long 10.2 mi) but is certainly worth the time. Keep an eye open for huge mushrooms as well as some interesting flora and fauna. Bring good hiking shoes and plenty of water.