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Jun 16, 2020 — Access to Rocky Mountain can be made shorter by starting at the Stanley Gap Trailhead a mile or so to the west of the Fall Branch Falls trailhead, but I wanted to include the falls in my route, so I started at the much more popular option. An easy trail leads to Fall Branch Falls, where it was so crowded I didn't even bother to wait to get some alone time with the falls for a photo. Regardless, the falls are a nice mini detour. I should note that the old trail to Falls Branch Falls has been rerouted, so my route included on the map is the correct, new trail as of June 2020.
From the falls, the Benton McKaye Trail parallels the Falls Branch Falls Trail for a bit before ascending the southern ridge of Rocky Mountain. The trail was in great shape, and leads to the north side of the peak. An obvious social trail leads to the summit away from the Benton McKay Trail. There was even a little sign pointing to the summit. No views, but a nice little forest hike.
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