Box Canyon Falls
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A powerful 285-foot waterfall plunging through a narrow quartzite gorge, accessible via steel catwalks and trails within a city park in Ouray, Colorado.

📜 Stunning 285-foot waterfall in a narrow quartzite canyon. 🔍 Home to a significant colony of Black Swifts. # Why Go 🌊 Experience a thundering waterfall up close 🚶 Easy walks on steel catwalks and trails 🦅 Observe rare Black Swifts (seasonal) 🏞️ Panoramic views of the canyon and Ouray # Why Avoid ⚠️ Trails include stairs and uneven surfaces 🚫 No dogs allowed in the park 🥶 Closed during winter months # Tips 💧 Surfaces can be slippery near falls due to mist 🗓️ Visit late spring/early summer for peak waterfall flow 👟 Sturdy footwear recommended # Cost 💰 Adults $7, Seniors $6, Youth (4-17) $5, Free for 3 & under and 75+. # Hours 🕒 Varies by season, generally 8 am - 7:30 pm in summer, shorter in spring/fall. Closed Nov-Mar. # 🅿️ Parking Free on-site parking available. ADA spots near trailhead. # 🚻 Toilets Restrooms available.

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