Escure Ranch - Towell Falls — Friday, Apr. 11, 2025

I hiked Escure Ranch to Towell Falls on a Friday and there were not many people around, just a couple of small groups. The road to the trail is a bit rough. Gravel road most of the way which was ok, but the last two miles it's a dirt road which pretty much consists just of potholes. There is a decent vault toilet at the trailhead. Trail was in good condition, mostly dry or a bit moist with just one section which was muddy with water but can be easily circumvented. To the falls and back it's pretty much 7 miles, but it's an easy trail mostly flat with just a few small hills. There is no direct trail to the falls, so you have to just find your way across the meadow to get closer to the falls. There is actually 3 falls, but only the major one can be accessed. It's a nice little fall surrounded by basalt columns. There are already quite a few wildflowers. A lot of balsam root (absolutely gorgeous), biscuit root and the first shooting stars and prairie stars. And if you like ice age flood geological features, you will enjoy this hike very much!