4.3 mi
Distance
2,917 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 22m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Chief Ouray Mine via Upper Cascade Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail in Uncompahgre National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Ouray County, Colorado. It is 4.3 miles long and gains 2,917 feet. It is in or next to Ouray, Colorado.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,563 ft |
| High point | 1.8 mi | 3,097 ft |
| End | 4.3 mi | 2,563 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Ouray, CO · in or next to town
- County:
- Ouray County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Uncompahgre National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Cascade and Portland Loop Trail
Lower Cascade Falls Trail
Upper Cascade Falls Trail
Cascade Amphitheatre Tie Trail
Cascade Portland Tie Trail
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Amphitheater Campground
0.2 mi awayUncompahgre National Forest
Ouray, CO
Check official pricing35 sitesReservable TentRV Popular Some Coverage
Portland Road Dispersed
0.5 mi awayUncompahgre National Forest
Ouray, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed
Uncompahgre National Forest Amphitheater Campground
0.6 mi awayUncompahgre National Forest
Ouray, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorNational Forest Reservable
Ouray Riverside Resort
0.9 mi awayUncompahgre National Forest
Ouray, CO
Private Reservable
Thistledown Campground - Ouray RD
2.3 mi awayUncompahgre National Forest
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