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Lower Cascade Falls – Canyon Creek Bridge and Falls loop from Ouray

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Ouray County

Ouray

Lower Cascade Falls – Canyon Creek Bridge and Falls loop from Ouray

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5.0

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Lower Cascade Falls – Canyon Creek Bridge and Falls loop from Ouray

05:45

17.5km

660m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 26, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Uncompahgre National Forest

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Parking

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1.74 km

Lower Cascade Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Lower Cascade Falls is one of seven waterfalls in Cascade Creek and is easily accessible from the parking area. Hikers can get close enough to feel the spray of water. …

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8.08 km

Upper Cascades Fall Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Upper Cascades Fall Trail takes you to Upper Cascades Falls and gives you great views of the Uncompahgre Valley and the Amphitheatre.The trail is moderately challenging, but it worth …

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13.0 km

Ouray Via Ferrata

Highlight • Climb

The Ouray Via Ferrata is a great way to get wonderful views of the San Juan Mountains. The via ferrata has several routes that are a mix of difficulty levels …

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13.4 km

Ouray Perimeter Trail & Via Ferrata access

Highlight • Trail

The Perimeter Trail is one of the main trail in Ouray and gives you great views of the town and mountains.

There is also one of several via ferrata accesses here.

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13.9 km

Canyon Creek Bridge and Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Box Canyon Falls is where Canyon Creek cascades 85 feet into a narrow quartzite canyon surrounded by 100-foot walls. This developed park offers hiking trails, picnic areas, and a visitor …

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15.7 km

Ouray

Highlight • Settlement

Nestled in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, Ouray, Colorado, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Its rugged landscape offers hiking, rock and ice climbing (Ouray is known in …

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17.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.96 km

3.23 km

3.13 km

1.39 km

565 m

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

2.29 km

1.73 km

1.05 km

187 m

149 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,790 m)

Lowest point (2,360 m)

Weather

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Friday 8 May

18°C

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4 %

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Lower Cascade Falls – Canyon Creek Bridge and Falls loop from Ouray

Lower Cascade Falls

Upper Cascades Fall Trail

Ouray Via Ferrata

Ouray Perimeter Trail & Via Ferrata access

Canyon Creek Bridge and Falls

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