Bear Creek Falls (Ouray)

Bear Creek Falls is a tall waterfall on its namesake creek in Ouray County, Colorado.  The waterfall is located in the Ouray Ranger District of Uncompahgre National Forest.

Hike Length: < 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Ouray Ranger District of Uncompahgre National Forest
Trail Users: Hiking
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: None
Trailhead GPS: 37.99994,-107.66105
Waterfall GPS: 37.99976,-107.66010

Directions:

From Ouray, head south on US-550 for about 2.8 miles to a pull-off on the right shortly after passing through the tunnel and immediately before the bridge over Bear Creek.

Map:

Hike Description:

An overlook here provides a nice view of the waterfall that flows under the highway and into Uncompahgre River.

Besides the waterfall, the views from the overlook of the San Juan Mountains are lovely.

Blog Entries:

02-Jul-2018: Telluride & Ouray Waterfalls