North Clear Creek Falls

Creede, CO
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North Clear Creek Falls
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Distance
0.34 miles
Elevation Gain
87.27 ft
Route Type
Loop

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Bathrooms
Easy Parking
Waterfall
Scenic
Picnic Area
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One of Colorado's few photogenic waterfalls. It's in the remote SW but easy to access.

This 100 ft. waterfall is close to Colorado 149 on the Silver Thread Scenic Byway. To access the falls turn onto FR 510 from the northern entrance and head south for .5 miles. Turn left into the North Clear Creek Falls Observation Site, from there it's a short walk to the falls.

Being out in the open this waterfall is best shot in shadow or under an overcast sky. Spring will have the heaviest water flow but the later summer flow has the nicest detail for a photograph. Make sure to use a polarizing filter and possible ND filter to lengthen the exposure.

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Drew Thompson
4/30/2022
Cool spot along the Silver Thread highway
This is a great spot along the Silver Thread Scenic Byway. Be sure to stop at both North Clear Creek (viewpoint) and South Clear ...
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Kelley Le
5/18/2016
Lovely Waterfall
I went to photograph this waterfall a few days ago during my roadtrip around the Midwest. I agree it was best shot with an ...
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