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Bear Creek Falls

Telluride, CO
Ranked #3 of 30 attractions in Telluride
5.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Waterfalls, Hiking Trails
Activities: Hiking
Description: Scenic waterfalls that tumble down into Telluride's box canyon in the San Juan Mountains.
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Great hike - about 4 miles with beautiful views. For Telluride, it's one of the easier hikes. More

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TYNE & WEAR, UK.
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2012

Situated to the North of town, a short but steep steady walk uphill, (you're at 9000 feet remember!), at the top of a twisty, slippy path along the bank next to the stream so good walking boots are a must. Take your camera! Fantastic views from the base of the pounding falls. More

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Ouray, Colorado
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2012

This is a fabulous hike right from town with spectacular views and it is very moderate. A wonderful leisurely stroll. More

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Telluride, Colorado
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012

If you are in reasonable shape, this is an easily accessible hike from the town park in Telluride. More

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Montrose, Colorado
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2012
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Starting from S Pine Street (across the bridge) you get a view of the park and then head right on up the side of the mountain. A great hike or bike! The elevation definitely gets higher (there was snow at the top in July last year) so if you're not acclimated prepare to get easily winded. It is about two... More

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Gilbert, Arizona
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2011

Nice hike to falls, this is a popular trail. Well marked More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 17, 2011

It's an easy hike, taking you 2 miles to a beautiful waterfall! More

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Atlanta, GA
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 6, 2011
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My husband and I did this hike a couple of days ago while visiting Telluride for the first time. It is a fairly easy hike, and anyone with a moderate level of fitness should be able to complete it without a problem. It is easy to pick up the trail near the town park. It is about 2 1/2 miles... More

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CA
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45 reviews 45 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 18, 2011

Great location right in town. Nice pleasant walk with gradual grade uphill, but the falls & view from the top are great. More

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Edwards, Colorado
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 26, 2011

I hiked Bear Creek Falls with my boyfriend when we were in Telluride in early August. We had asked for a recommendation for a short, easier hike and Bear Creek Falls fit the bill perfectly. Since we both live in the mountains and altitude wasn't an issue, we found the hike to be pretty easy. For flat-landers, it could definitely... More

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