Box Cañon Falls (Ouray)

Box Cañon Falls is a 285-foot waterfall on Canyon Creek in Ouray County, Colorado.  The waterfall is loctated in Box Cañon Falls Park, a City of Ouray Park.

Hike Length: 0.2 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Location: Box Cañon Falls Park
Trail Users: Hiking
Dogs: No
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfall are very slippery.  It is only possible to see the lowest section of the waterfall.
Trailhead GPS: 38.01809,-107.67750
Waterfall GPS: 38.01790,-107.67885

Directions:

From Ouray, head south on US-550 from Ouray for about a half-mile. Turn right on Camp Bird Road and then bear right on Box Canyon Road. Parking for the park is in about 0.3 miles.  There is a $5 admission fee to visit the park.

Map:

Hike Description:

After paying admission, hike the short Falls Trail into the Box Canyon.

A metal walkway and stairs descend to creek level, but the best views are from midway up the stairs.  The park claims the entire waterfall is 285 feet, but only the very lowest section is visible.

Blog Entries:

02-Jul-2018: Telluride & Ouray Waterfalls

External Links:

City of Ouray website: https://www.ci.ouray.co.us/city_offices/city_resources/box_canon_waterfalls_vs2.php