Waterfall Creek and Basin
Hike from the little mountain town of Ophir on a lightly used trail to a pristine basin with waterfalls and flowers.
Access the Basin via either Waterfall Creek Rd off Ophir Rd or the Waterfall Trail (#633), which starts near the intersection of Granite St and Granite Ave in Ophir.
Not all maps have the trail and TH. Cotrex does. Look for a bronze plaque on a rock on the right side of the road that commemorates the Ouray Indians.
Wander the basin on rough roads and off-trail. Great flowers in early summer.
- Suitable Activities: Hiking
- Seasons: July, August, September
- Weather: View weather forecast
- View avalanche forecast.
- Length: 7.3 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,900 ft
- 12,421 ft
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Land Manager:
U.S. Forest Service
Norwood Ranger District (GMUG)
- Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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- COTREX
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