Zapata Falls

My 5 children (ages 5-12), husband and I enjoyed this hike back to a small waterfall in conjunction with seeing the Great Sand Dunes National Park. The hike was mild enough that we were able to carry our wheelchair bound 5yo to the falls and through the water. We went in June and the water was moving good, but shallow enough to not be scary, just cold! The hike to the falls can make you a bit winded, but has sporadic benches for a rest. You can't see the falls unless you walk through the water and go around the bend, but it's a fun experience. The drive off the main road is about 20 minutes on rough gravel.

Absolutely incredible view at the campground

I am sure this would of been lovely if we could of made it all the way to the falls... unfortunately, we were set upon my droves, and I do mean DROVES of mosquitoes. If you go to this one, bring bug repellent/spray/flamethrower.

Went during the end of September and there were no falls, just a mild stream of water at the bottom. Guess the waterfall is only active when the snow melts. Good hike though.

The road TO the parking area is a pretty rough road. It's about 18 miles out so to where you can park to walk. The hiking trail is very rocky the entire way. We went in the 80 degree full sun heat. We aren't hikers but we did ok on the hike. BRING WATER! The Falls was totally worth it! Even my teen who was INSISTING he didn't want to go on "another stupid hike" said it was worth it! Lol

Went April 1st, fall were frozen and it am awesome experience, would bring yak-tracks for the frozen River.

Beautiful! The falls were frozen at this time of year so easy access apart from being slippery! Short hike and then into the rocks to see the waterfall. The drive up was very rocky so we went slow and it took a while, but worth it