On Thursday the 4 of us took the 2 dogs for a hike in East Vail. The hike is well known in the valley for its beauty and the challenge it offers to locals and visitors alike. Booth Creek Falls is located in East Vail and hikers experience an elevation gain of about 1800 feet over the 3.8 mile round trip. We began the hike around 9:30am beneath brilliant blue skies. The beginning of the hike is relatively steep but the trail flattens out a bit in the middle of the hike. Along the trail, hikers are continually treated to various magnificent views of the Gore Range, the Vail Valley, the Gore Creek, and fields of wildflowers. I really enjoyed this hike and someday look forward to trying it again. Maybe I will even attempt the longer trail that takes you past the falls to Booth Lake, at 10.3 mile round trip trek. I hear the lake is quite spectacular...
Beautiful sights at the beginning of the hike.
The Gore Range
Mom, Laura, and Macy taking a much deserved break
Hiking on a nice section through the trees
We were all a bit muddy...
Hmmm, what is that wonderful smell?
The views continued to amaze us as we continued our trip uphill.
Walking through the meadow
We made it!!
Mom perched high above the river.
Looking over the edge of the falls toward the Vail Valley
The falls!
Hanging out down by the river
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