North Clear Creek Falls (Rio Grande)

North Clear Creek Falls is a 100-foot waterfall on its namesake, a tributary of upper Rio Grande in Hinsdale County, Colorado.  The waterfall is located in the North Clear Creek Falls Observation Site in Rio Grande National Forest.

Hike Length: < 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy 
Location: North Clear Creek Falls Observation Site (Divide Ranger District of Rio Grande National Forest)
Trail Users: Hiking
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: High
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 37.84843,-107.14967
Waterfall GPS: 37.84947,-107.15041

Directions:


From Creede, head north on CO-149 for 26 miles and turn right on FR-510.  Go 0.5 miles and turn left into North Clear Creek Falls Observation Site.  If the road is closed due to snow, you can park on CO-149 and hike the last half mile.

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From the parking, it is a short walk on a paved trail to an overlook of the falls.  It was especially beautiful in the snow when we visited.


Here's a video of the falls.


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