About this place

Parking is no longer permitted at the Booth Creek Trailhead. The area is accessible via free bus from the Vail Transportation Center or other locations in Vail. Hiker drop-off is permitted. The Booth Lake trail begins at Booth Creek Road and ends at Booth Lake: The trail climbs up the Booth Creek valley through mostly aspen groves before passing the 60-foot Booth Falls. Beyond the falls the trail winds through conifer forests and meadows filled with wildflowers. Above 10,000 feet the trees thin and the terrain changes offering views of the Gore Range. The last 1/4 mile to Booth Lake is steep and rocky. Take I-70 Exit 180 for East Vail. Exit here follow the North Frontage Road west.Proceed about 1 mile to Booth Falls Road, turn right and continue up this road.