Lower Cascade Falls

Located within the picturesque town of Ouray, Colorado, Cascade Falls is what most city parks strive to be. This park and amazing waterfall are located on the edge of town along the longer 5+ mile Perimeter Trail and provides a place for picnics, relaxing, and further days hikes through connector trails.

A quick .50 mile round trip hike begins at a parking lot. A small incline up to a great view of a mostly free falling 200 foot waterfall. You can see Cascade Falls from most spots within Ouray due to the height and sheer drop of the falls. 

Starting at the 8th street parking lot, it is a moderate .25 mile walk up the side of Cascade Creek to a nice shelter. If you continue on, you can view the falls from the base and splash in the creek. The Upper Cascade Falls is hidden, though there is a very difficult trail to reach it. Also close by is the great waterfall within Box Canyon.

Spend an hour or half a day enjoying this gem that is hidden in plain sight on a journey to the San Juan Mountains.