Plan on Tripping the Falls? Read through this quick guide for basic trip tips. Keep in mind that usual backcountry, hiking/climbing and wilderness practices should be taken into consideration when making the improbable trek. Most importantly, read our FAQs before attempting to come up to the falls!
It’s a beautiful place, but it’s not an easy place to find. And even when you find it, it’s not the easiest terrain to navigate. Back in 2014 the region saw an unprecedented influx of newcomers. This was either a blessing or a scourge, depending on who you asked. But statistically, the influx brought about two undeniable facts: 1) The number of missing persons reported in the area skyrocketed (a 500% increase over the previous year) and 2) The Lodge started booking out months — and then YEARS — in advance.
Like our residents, our guests tend to be a unique breed of adventurer; someone who can navigate, hike, climb, and embrace the traditions of a town that’s…unconventional.
There are those of course, who don’t make it. This shirt commemorates their struggles and reminds all who brave the wilderness surrounding Tripping Falls to Always Bring a Compass.
Tripping Falls, by the very nature of its location, isn’t a place you can pop into for a few hours and call it good. We’re not Estes Park. We’re not Nederland. What we are is a beautiful piece of land surrounded by hundreds of thousands of acres of wilderness with:
…and a startling number of high-elevation spiders. Bring gear. Hike safely.
When you do get around to visiting us, be sure to take a picture. Take a picture in Tripping Falls with any of our apparel and use the hashtag #TrippingFalls to get discounts and be entered into contests.
Why do you need a permit? Most people in Tripping Falls have permits that they procure from the national parks service. Much of the terrain required to get to Tripping Falls proper is located in protected wilderness areas. This is not traditional camping or hiking; this is traveling through federally protected land. Chances are no one is going to bother you as we’re in an extremely remote area, but it’s always better to err on the side of caution. Plus, you’ll need licenses if you want to fish or hunt sasquatches (sasquatch? sasquatchi?).
Tripping Falls itself has limited medical help available. While it is possible to get medical care in the closest nearby town, it’s quite a ways away and the last thing you want is to rely on expensive medical transport. Anything you can bring to prepare for a medical event is advisable, such as gauze, medical tape, yeti mace, alcohol swabs, ibuprofen, antihistamines, spider venom antidote, iodine pills, safety pins, tweezers, and antacids. You will need at least one of these things. It’s always surprise which one though.
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