The Top 5 Gorges in the San Juan Mountains
Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 5
to choose from in the San Juan Mountains. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in the San Juan Mountains.
to choose from in the San Juan Mountains. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in the San Juan Mountains.
Last updated: October 8, 2025
Box Canyon Falls is where Canyon Creek cascades 85 feet into a narrow quartzite canyon surrounded by 100-foot walls. This developed park offers hiking trails, picnic areas, and a visitor …
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The Oak Creek cascades through a gorge – thankfully, there is this nice bridge that keeps your feet dry and offers a great view over the beautiful landscape.
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Red Mountain Pass from the north, starting in Ouray, is an iconic and incredibly scenic road bike climb on US Highway 550, often called the "Million Dollar Highway." Over about …
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At the confluence of Engine Creek and Cascade Creek, you can take a break next to the beautiful Cascade Falls that carved a narrow gorge into the rock. It is …
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A few more switchbacks to climb, and you have this magnificent view of this incredible valley that is offered to you.
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