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Fern Falls, Rocky Mountain National Park

4.7
#25 of 29 in Nature in Rocky Mountain National Park
Waterfall · Hidden Gem · Nature / Park
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  • By aliciaburge
    We visited here on our hike to Fern Lake. You need to be aware that you have to hike about 2 miles to get to the falls. The first part of the hike to the pool is relatively easy but the from the pool....  more »
  • By jmpncsu
    Fern Falls is a 60 foot waterfall on Fern Creek downstream of Fern Lake. It's about 3 miles from Fern Lake trailhead. We visited on a shuttle hike from Bear Lake to Fern Lake. We didn't arrive...  more »
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  • By kevinpoc .
    Very nice short hike. It is at least 10F lower temperature than the surrounding area due to the cool spray from the falls.
  • By Jennifer Powell
    Great hike and beautiful falls!
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