Short walk
Cascade Falls (Ouray)
Near Ouray, Colorado
Height80 ft
AccessShort walk
Trail0.5 mi round trip
Best seasonSummer
Cascade Falls (Ouray) is a 80-ft waterfall near Ouray, Colorado, with short walk access (0.5 mi round trip). a fall tumbling right into the edge of town in the "Switzerland of America". Best season: Summer.
This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.
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