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This awesome natural feature is formed where Ouzel Creek cascades over a 40-foot cliff on its way towards the North Saint Vrain. You'll be able to see the falls from the raised creek crossing, but there are unmarked trails leading to a better vantage point.

You'll kill three birds with one stone if you venture to Ouzel Falls given that you'll hike right past Copeland Falls and Calypso Cascades on the way to Ouzel Falls.

Half-Day Hike: Park at the Wild Basin Trailhead and hike up the Wild Basin Trail for approximately 2.75 miles.

Gem Type: Waterfall

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Brian Smith
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Sep 5, 2024
Tom Herr
Powerful and layered falls that was fun and challenging to get a good picture of across the stream.
Jul 7, 2024
Sel C Diaz
May 16, 2024
Thomas Talbot
Oct 6, 2023
Patrick Dwyer
Cold and foggy
Jul 5, 2023
Rebecca McDaniel
Sean, and us 2023. Cloudy and chilly loved lower falls
Sep 4, 2022
chelsey hill
Aug 28, 2022
Tammy Diaz
Aug 27, 2022
Rosie Betenbaugh

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