Aluvial Fan Trail
Description:
The Alluvial Fan Trail is a short (1/3 mile)
tour of the devastation caused by the Lawn Lake dam break in 1982. The travels
in an east-west direction. Parking is available at either end of the trail.
This trail is paved and is easy to hike. There is a short loop that brings
you close to the cascading waters of the Roaring River. The display of rubble
illustrates the awesome power of water.
Features:
| Length: |
.34 miles (.55 kilometers) |
|
Elevation Range:
|
8,585 - 8,629 |
| Elevation change: |
81 feet |
| Season: |
Year round |
| Difficulty: |
Easy |
| Use: |
High |
| USGS maps: |
Trail Ridge |
| Trailheads: |
Aluvial Fan |
| Restrictions: |
No pets are permitted
|
| Suitable for mountain bikes: |
No (not permitted) |
| Suitable for horses: |
No |
Vicinity Map
Altitude Profile
Directions:
The
Alluvial Fan Trail can be accessed via the parking areas on either end of
the trail on the Fall River Road. Take Highway 34 north from the Fall River
Entrance to the Endovalley turnoff. The first parking area is about .25 miles
on the right. Continue another .25 miles to the other parking area.
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