Alajuela · Hiking

Waterfall Trail

An out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.3 miles round trip) in Alajuela, Costa Rica.

1.2 mi
round trip
1,336 ft
climb
1,983 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Waterfall Trail is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.3 miles round trip) in Alajuela, Costa Rica. It runs between about 1,480 ft and 1,980 ft above sea level, with roughly 880 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is San Isidro, about 2.8 miles west of the trailhead. Cascada Basalticas and Cascada el Puente are within about 3 miles. There are 5 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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