North Clear Creek Falls, Mountain waterfall in Hinsdale County, Colorado.
North Clear Creek descends 100 feet from a plateau into a canyon, forming a segmented waterfall within the Rio Grande National Forest at 10,013 feet elevation.
The waterfall flows over Nelson Mountain tuff, which formed from volcanic ash deposits during eruptions in the San Juan volcanic field 27 million years ago.
The waterfall stands as a primary destination along the Silver Thread Scenic Byway, drawing photographers and nature enthusiasts from across Colorado throughout the year.
Visitors access the falls via a paved half-mile road from Highway 149, leading to a wheelchair-accessible overlook with parking, picnic tables, and restroom facilities.
The site serves as the release location where Colorado Parks introduced 91 moose between 1991 and 1992, transported from northern Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming.
Location: Hinsdale County
GPS coordinates: 37.84917,-107.15033
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:55
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