Alluvial Fan

The Alluvial Fan is a beautiful cascade of water flowing down through a boulder field, located in Rocky Mountain National Park. The area was created in 1982 when the earthen Lawn Lake Dam gave way, flooding the park and nearby town of Estes Park. A trail, reconstructed in 2020, leads to the Alluvial Fan and features a 56-foot bridge crossing the Roaring River, offering access to the east side of the area. The trail is fully accessible and provides breathtaking views of the Mummy Range, Horseshoe Falls, and Endovalley. Interpretive signage explains the formation of the site. The area is a great place to visit, especially in the fall when the changing foliage of aspen groves in Endovalley is dramatic