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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 center, which operates seasonally, closing in November. The park is also a significant bird area, recognized by the National Audubon Society for hosting Black Swifts, the largest swifts in North America, which migrate from Brazil each summer. Keep in mind that dogs are not allowed in the park.

A tough but rewarding climb that follows a rushing creek deep into the San Juans. The trail treats you to constant river views, with cascades and waterfalls breaking up the ascent. It’s a steady grind, but the cool spray and the sound of rushing water make this one of the more refreshing stretches of high-altitude running near Silverton. At this section you will have to cross a few small creeks and might want to refresh your feet for a bit.

Treasure Falls plummets down toward the trail from a high rocky outcropping over 100 feet high. The trail to the falls is short and easy, and there are many little overlooks with insightful signposts describing your trek through geological time.

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 center, which operates seasonally, closing in November. The park is also a significant bird area, recognized by the National Audubon Society for hosting Black Swifts, the largest swifts in North America, which migrate from Brazil each summer. Keep in mind that dogs are not allowed in the park.

Lower Cascade Falls is one of seven waterfalls in Cascade Creek and is easily accessible from the parking area. Hikers can get close enough to feel the spray of water. For those seeking more adventure, the Upper Cascade Falls can be reached via a steeper trail leading to the Chief Ouray Mine, but it's recommended only for experienced hikers. Take time to relax by the creek and enjoy the falls.

This singletrack portion of the Colorado Trail/Junction Creek Trail offers some pretty sweet overlooks and cascade scenes with plenty of camping next to the trail. Most people you hike out here are planning to stay overnight, so don't plan on seeing a ton of people out here on your ride.

The trail up to the Silvercloud Mine is an easy hike along an OHV track that takes you up the canyon past a stunning waterfall to the old mine. The Upper portion of the trail may be snowed in through mid-summer.

Trail is supposed to be closed for repair.