Neature
Waterfall · Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Rocky Run Falls

0.8 mi round trip347 ft gainEasyDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
Get alerts for this hike

Permits and reservations

Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out the free wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk.
OvernightFree self-issue
No reservation. Use the same free permit, keep groups to 12 or fewer, and camp at least 200 ft from water.

Alpine Lakes Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance0.8 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain347 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point4,114 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Rocky Run Falls is a waterfall reached by a 0.8-mile round trip from Rampart Ridge Backdoor Trailhead. The route follows Lake Laura Backdoor Trail to the falls.

Photos from hikers

Loading photos…

What you need

Parking and passes

Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).

Buy a Northwest Forest Pass

Getting there

The hike starts at Rampart Ridge Backdoor Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

Conditions

Loading the National Weather Service forecast for this spot…

Full forecast at weather.gov