Booth Falls is a roughly 60-foot waterfall on Booth Creek in the Eagles Nest Wilderness above Vail, reached by a steep out-and-back of about 4.3 miles that climbs roughly 1,440 feet through aspen groves and alpine meadows. As of 2025 the trailhead requires a free shuttle from Vail Village rather than on-site parking.
Its 60 ft drop is taller than about 48% of the 775 waterfalls we track.
The falls are fed by Booth Creek. It lies in Eagle, Colorado. The site is on public land managed by White River National Forest / Eagles Nest Wilderness (USFS).
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. Reaching it takes a moderate walk, so budget time and pack water before you set out. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 4.3 miles round trip. The nearest town is Vail.
When to go: Summer to early fall (Jun-Sep). Water volume swings with the seasons here, strongest after snowmelt or rain and lowest in late summer, so check recent streamflow before you go.
