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Upper Box Canyon Falls

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Highlights:

Nice hike near Ouray to a foot bridge with great views.
Near:Ouray, CO
Scenery:
Distance:0.5 miles round trip
Elevation Gain:250 ft
Hike Time:0.5 hours
Difficulty:Moderate
Trail Condition:Well maintained trail
HikeType:Out and Back


Summary: There is an access fee to these falls for $3 per adult. From the nature center simply follow the labeled trail that will start up a steep set of stairs and then continue ascending the hill until your reach a steel bridge across Box Canyon. Below you will be the falls though they are hard to see from this vantage point.
Trailhead: Take Highway 550 South out of Ouray. The road will veer west then switchback east, just after that switchback is a right turn. Turn off on that dirt road and look for another immediate right turn with a sign for Box Canyon. Follow that road to the large parking lot. (Lat:38.01824 Lon:-107.67771)
Trail Guides for Upper Box Canyon Falls:
Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer,
User Groups: Hikers,
Ranger Contact: Ouray Ranger District 970-240-5300
Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Joshua Friesema, who has posted  97 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here.
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