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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1. Venable Falls — Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

7.48km

02:33

410m

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

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

23.5km

08:16

1,390m

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

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3. Venable Falls – Venable Lakes loop from Westcliffe

14.3km

05:08

900m

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

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Elevation 3,180 m

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Location: Custer County, Colorado, United States

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1. Venable Falls — Sangre de Cristo Wilderness

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

3. Venable Falls – Venable Lakes loop from Westcliffe

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