Cascade Creek

Location

Ouray, Colorado

Group Size

Max 4 people

Duration

10 hours

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OVERVIEW

Cascade Creek is the proud owner of Ouray’s most famous waterfall – it’s so big, you can see it from town! Some of the highlights in Cascade creek include 175ft and 200ft waterfalls, plus the “corkscrew”, which is an 100ft rappel down twisting tiers! As if that wasn’t enough, the last waterfall of the day is 270ft and ends right in town.

ITINERARY DESCRIPTION

The approach to the canyon starts from the spectacular Amphitheater campground, which sits at 8,400 feet! You will embark on a steep 2.3 mile hike, with nearly 2000ft of elevation gain heading toward the Chief Ouray Mine, where the trail eventually crosses Cascade Creek; this is where you will begin your descent.

Some of the highlights in Cascade Creek include 175ft and 200ft waterfalls, plus "The Corkscrew”, which is an 100ft rappel down twisting tiers! As if that wasn’t enough, the last waterfall of the day is 270ft and ends right in town.

Cascade Creek is suited for those that have developed their confidence and skills in intermediate canyons. The challenge to take on such a canyon will be an accomplishment to share for years to come. You can literally point to the canyon you have completed when visiting Ouray.

PRE-REQUISITES

• Previous Canyoning / Canyoneering Experience
• Excellent Physical Fitness
• Swimming experience is necessary so that you are prepared for waterfalls in the canyon
• 18 years old, or older!
• Two people must book on for a confirmed trip

At Canyoning Colorado we consider previous experience and lifestyle as to whether you are suited to an intermediate canyon. If you do not have canyoning/canyoneering experience but you live a highly active lifestyle, climb regularly (lead, top rope), are an avid whitewater paddler, have experience working with ropes or at height, then you might be suited to intermediate/advanced canyons.

INCLUSIONS

• Complete canyoning equipment
• Insurance
• Free Photos
• Picnic Lunch