Hike to Spouting Rock
2.5 miles
2000 ft gain
- Out-and-Back Trail
Added by Korey Taylor
This beautiful waterfall spouts from a rock face and sits only 200 yards above Hanging Lake. Don't miss it!
To get to Spouting Rock you need to take the same trailhead as Hanging Lake. I made the hike in the offseason when there was still ice on the trail and using crampons were imperative. The hike to Hanging Lake is rather steep and while it's only about 1.2 miles long it takes about an hour. Once you reach the lake there is a cut off for Spouting Rock. I've seen several friends that have made the hike to Hanging Lake and didn't take the extra time to see Spouting Rock- don't make that mistake! It's an incredibly impressive waterfall coming from the middle of a huge cliff face. Depending on the time of year you can see multiple waterfalls coming out the rock face. With this only 200 yards further up the trail, don't miss it!
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Go Here First
If you are hiking up with a big wave of other people, take this side trail first and give people a chance to leave Hanging Lake before you go down there yourself. This is a beautiful spot, and not a lot of people go this way!
5.0
Top 5 Hikes
This paired with hanging lake makes for an unbelievable day, a must do if you're in Colorado!
5.0
Must Do Side Trip
Although secondary to Hanging Lake, this little waterfall is still worth a visit (super short side trip!) while you're here. I came in the winter and the water was freezing before it reached the stream -- very cool effect!
3.0
Come for Hanging Lake, stick around for Spouting Rock
If you've already made the trek up to see Hanging Lake then you'll definitely want to hit this little detour to check out the waterfall that feeds the lake. Definitely a must see!
4.0
This is a superbly unique falls and best surrounded in full summer green.
5.0
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