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Custer County

Venable Falls

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Custer County

Venable Falls

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Venable Falls

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Please check local regulations for: Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

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    Location: Custer County, Colorado, United States

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    1. Venable-Comanche Trail loop — Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

    23.5km

    08:16

    1,390m

    1,390m

    Alpine lakes, waterfalls, and thrilling Phantom Terrace ridge walk through Colorado's Sangre de Cristo peaks.

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    2. Venable Falls — Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

    7.48km

    02:33

    410m

    410m

    Wilderness trail through aspen groves to tiered Venable Falls cascading through a narrow canyon.

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    3. Venable Falls – Venable Lakes loop from Westcliffe

    14.3km

    05:07

    900m

    900m

    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    August 30, 2023

    Venable Falls is a 30 ft waterfall tumbling down at least three tiers, the river flowing between ferns and pines. An amazing place to have some quiet time while enjoying the surroundings. While walking to Venable Trail, you can see how the valley was eroded due to intense power of water over time.

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      Elevation 3,180 m

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      Location: Custer County, Colorado, United States

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