Zapata Falls Frozen

We visited the falls this past weekend while it was still cold and frozen. 15 gorgeous frozen waterfalls in colorado that must be seen to be believed.

Zapata Falls Trail Colorado Alltrails
Zapata Falls Trail Colorado Alltrails

Zapata is more commonly visited during warmer months but visitors in winter are in for a treat as well.

Zapata falls frozen. Zapata falls frozen ice sculpture san luis valley colorado zapata falls proved to be far more than just a time killing side trip while waiting for the best late day light to photograph great sand dunes national park. Zapata falls frozen glacial waterfall and a walk on a frozen river. The falls freeze creating a huge ice column that seems to be frozen in time.

The real frozen see 422 traveler reviews 282 candid photos and great deals for mosca co at tripadvisor. Be aware the 32 mile drive to the trailhead is not for the faint of heart or weak of car. It rattled our bones and sounded like our ford flex was.

Luminous blue water is visible just beneath the hardened surface. The falls was completely frozen when we visited. Also the zapata falls waterfall was frozen and beautiful but we stopped a bit early due to mountain lion tracks close by.

No matter the time of year waterfalls are a peaceful oasis that are nothing short of enchanting. Making it a tourist destination year round. Also the falls were located in a tiny little openingcrevice where you will stand on rocks while maintaining your balance to view a mostly ordinary and uneventful looking waterfall.

I visited on may 2 2018 and zapata falls were halfway frozen. Kimberly pipes recorded recording feb 08 0452 pm hiking. Zapata falls was just a short ride up the road from the great sand dunes.

However when it comes to these 15 gorgeous frozen waterfalls in colorado there is something even more magic which can be seen in these beautiful pictures. Just outside of the great sand dunes gates is the road to zapata falls. The falls are a short 12 mile hike with a creek crossing or on our trip a walk on a still frozen creek since it was only the last week of march.

Zapata falls are located south of the great sand dunes national park visitor center about 8 miles down highway 150 and then east about 35 miles on a gravel dirt road to the trailhead. Zapata falls is a glacial waterfall in the sangre de cristo mountains that freezes in the wintertime and thaws in the summertime.

Hike Zapata Falls This Winter About Boulder County Colorado
Hike Zapata Falls This Winter About Boulder County Colorado

Zapata Falls
Zapata Falls

This Is It Zapata Falls On Left It Was Frozen The Running Falls
This Is It Zapata Falls On Left It Was Frozen The Running Falls

Zapata Falls Trail Colorado Alltrails
Zapata Falls Trail Colorado Alltrails

Zapata Falls Co Waterfall Near Great Sand Dunes In San Luis Valley
Zapata Falls Co Waterfall Near Great Sand Dunes In San Luis Valley

Zapata Falls In Colorado In Winter Stock Photo 337763332 Alamy
Zapata Falls In Colorado In Winter Stock Photo 337763332 Alamy

Olivia And Justin Sit On A Log Outside Zapata Falls Frozen In Ice
Olivia And Justin Sit On A Log Outside Zapata Falls Frozen In Ice

Colorado Hidden Gem Zapata Falls Colorado Waterfalls Colorado Com
Colorado Hidden Gem Zapata Falls Colorado Waterfalls Colorado Com

Zapata Falls Frozen Waterfall Ice
Zapata Falls Frozen Waterfall Ice