Josephine Falls - View the breathtaking Josephine Falls as they cascade 25 meters down a steep canyon carved by the Fording River. This picturesque waterfall was discovered in 1905 by Professor Henry F. Osborn and his family, and named in honor of Miss Josephine Osborn, a sweet maid in her teens, who caught the largest trout thus far recorded from that spot.

  Josephine Falls is the destination of Elkford's most popular trail, a moderate hike - follow the "Forests, Falls and Lakes" trail to Josephine Falls then continue to one of the two alpine lakes on the circuit - Lost Lake and Lily Lake -  before returning.  This is just one of the many maintained recreation trails in the area.  Trails are used through all seasons.

Lost Lake & Lily Lake - After the trail from Josephine Falls, you can follow the well-defined trail under a canopy of lodgepole pine to the lakes. Lily Lake - A wide variety of wildflowers, mosses, lichen, and fungi border the trail leading to the small lake. The lake supports ducks, wetland birds, and vegetation. Lost Lake - This lake is stocked by the local Rod & Gun Club with Rainbow trout and has a canoe dock and fishing dock. Lost Lake is home to a variety of wildlife including osprey, great blue heron, duck, and others.

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