South Clear Creek Falls (Rio Grande)

South Clear Creek Falls is a waterfall on its namesake, a tributary of upper Rio Grande in Hinsdale County, Colorado.  The waterfall is located in the Divide Ranger District of Rio Grande National Forest.

Hike Length: 0.4 miles
Estimated Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Location: Divide Ranger District of Rio Grande National Forest
Trail Users: Hiking
Dogs: Yes
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfalls are very slippery.
Trailhead GPS: 37.82684,-107.15590
Waterfall GPS: 37.82562,-107.15628

Directions:


From Creede, head north on CO-149 for 23 miles and turn right into Silver Thread Campground.  Drive to the back of the campground to park at the trailhead for the waterfall.

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Hike Description:


Follow South Clear Creek Falls Trail (#899) as it switchbacks down towards South Clear Creek.  In 0.2 miles, the trail ends at an overlook.


There's a path past the overlook that leads right to the base of the falls.


Here's a video of the waterfall in the snow.


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