Box Canyon Waterfall

Waterfall Ouray, Colorado, United States

What to expect

Box Canyon Falls Park is a developed waterfall attraction situated in Ouray, Colorado, showcasing an 85-foot cascade of water down Canyon Creek. The park offers three interpretive trails, including the easy 500-foot Falls Trail, the half-mile High Bridge Trail with stunning views of the Amphitheater Cirque peaks, and the short Native Plant Loop with plant markers for local flora. The park is home to a significant colony of Black Swifts and is recognized by the National Audubon Society as a birding hot spot. The park features a visitor center with interpretive exhibits describing the geology, wildlife, and history of the area, as well as picnic areas and unforgettable sightseeing opportunities. No dogs are allowed in the park

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This family's experience:

Activities: We went up close to the waterfall that falls within the rock walls of the canyon. We also walked on a high bridge that stretches between the canyon walls

Highlights: The kids loved getting so close to the waterfall and walking on the metal walkway inside the canyon ✨