St.Mary's Falls Trail

St.Mary's Falls

St.Mary's Falls (Trail #624) is an intermediate hike in the Cheyenne Canyon Area. The trailhead is located just above Helen Hunt Falls at the intersection of High Drive and Gold Camp Road.

For the first mile the trail follows Gold Camp Road making a 180 degree turn. A detour takes you around the collapsed tunnel. The trail then continues along a creek through the Buffalo Canyon.

After about 1.7 miles you will reach the sign pointing to the base of the St Marys' Falls. Enjoy the falls and if you feel like it continue up through several switchbacks to the top of the falls along the trail leading to Mount Rosa.

Distance: 6.2 miles roundtrip

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Directions: Driving south on I-25 take exit 140 to access Cheyenne Canyon. Drive all the way past Helen Hunt falls until you reach parking lot at the intersection with Gold Camp Road