Horsetail Falls Loop

Horsetail Falls Trail
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Horsetail Falls Loop
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Distance
2.56 miles
Elevation Gain
610 ft
Route Type
Loop

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Forest
Waterfall
Scenic
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Added by Scott Kranz

Get great views of 3 amazing Gorge waterfalls with this short hike. Even better, this quick hike gives you time to check out more waterfalls in the gorge.

Start off on this loop from Horsetail Falls Trailhead. It never hurts to start a hike with a view of Horsetail Falls. This 2.5 mile loop will start you off on Gorge trail #400 up Horsetail Falls Trail. You’ll encounter a few switchbacks before the trail flattens out and leads you into the valley toward Ponytail Falls. As you continue on this loop, you’ll get to hike behind the falls.

After continuing on the Trail, you’ll reach Oneonta Gorge. Once you’re here, you’ll be able to see the top of Oneonta Falls. From here, you’ll continue hiking for about a mile until you’re back at the trailhead.

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Edison Cruz
7/8/2026
Well Maintained
Not Crowded
Great Conditions
Amazing Views
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Madison Sankovitz
7/26/2018
Great Views
I got great views of Horsetail Falls with this short hike. Even better, this quick hike gave me time to check out more waterfalls ...
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Jason Hatfield
1/1/2016
Easy hike with beautiful falls and it gets you away from the crowds near the road.
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