Driving north from Durango, take highway 550 to Molas Pass, take a left on 797 to Little Molas Lake trailhead. It was a challenge for my two 50 lb dogs and 9 yr old boy. 0000010415 00000 n 0000017264 00000 n The first mile of the dirt road is accessible to. The total round trip hike from Cascade Village to the first waterfall is about 9.5 miles. We make renting easy. 0000142704 00000 n No upcoming trailwork events are currently scheduled. Sorry. 0000006245 00000 n 0000006091 00000 n 0000142104 00000 n The total round trip hike from Cascade Village to the first waterfall is about 9.5 miles. 0000145969 00000 n Cascade Creek Trail Cascade Creek is an out-and-back trail located just a little over 2 miles past Purgatory Resort. 0000006739 00000 n I hiked July 30 after about 8 days of rain. I went left/West. What I also experienced was that the trail got buggier the higher we hiked until it was intolerable by the first big falls and we went back. 0000143510 00000 n We have a place at Cascade Village so this is one of my "go to hikes" we have done numerous times over the course of a decade. Click here to learn more or control your settings. According to my GPS app it has a total of 1289 feet of ascent from Cascade Village. The first mile of the dirt road is accessible to. Well used trail, including horses, so be sure dogs are under control. There are no directions along the path but you can just follow the trail. The last mile and a half requires a truck with good clearance such as a 4Runner, Land Rover or Jeep. Follow this road for approximately 3/4 mile to a small parking area on the left. This site uses cookies to improve your experience, to enhance site security and to show you personalised advertising. The first mile of the dirt road is accessible to most vehicles. If you take a 4x4 to the tail head it cuts about 5 miles off the total hike. 0000145348 00000 n Cascade Creek (Upper) (Durango) ... After R8, gain the West Cascade Creek Trail by exiting after the "50 Foot Fall" waterfall and hiking up the short ridge on social trails on Canyon Right and overland less than a few hundred feet. And we wouldn’t exist without your support! 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We ship to your door or destination. 0000007702 00000 n 0000005670 00000 n 0000006275 00000 n Is this a place or activity you would suggest for, Are the prices for this place or activity, Is this a must-do if you are travelling with a, Is this a romantic place or activity that you would suggest for, Would you recommend this place or activity to a friend looking for an, Co Rd 27 Durango Co 81301 Park at old log flume or continue 3/4 of a mile on 4x4 road till you reach metal gate., Durango, CO, We read what we could find about this hike. 0000137278 00000 n We make renting easy. 0000007376 00000 n I hiked July 30 after about 8 days of rain. We make renting easy. 0000146400 00000 n I tried it in an X3 some years ago but bottomed out and did not proceed. 0000007651 00000 n 0000010437 00000 n We crossed through water on 6-7 occasions, one being across the creek where the water was almost knee deep! 0000137483 00000 n 0000045382 00000 n The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from July until October. It is best to cross the creek up a little ways. Moreover, for those that have written about the West trail, there hasn't been any mention of creek crossings. 0000147244 00000 n If you take a 4x4 to the tail head it cuts about 5 miles off the total hike. 0000141662 00000 n Shorter hike by a third I'd guess. I don't usually write anything, blogs or books or posts, unless I think there's something new or clarifying to say from what is already out there. Is this a place or activity you would suggest for, Are the prices for this place or activity, Is this a must-do if you are travelling with a, Is this a romantic place or activity that you would suggest for, Would you recommend this place or activity to a friend looking for an, Co Rd 27 Durango Co 81301 Park at old log flume or continue 3/4 of a mile on 4x4 road till you reach metal gate., Durango, CO, We read what we could find about this hike. We have a place at Cascade Village so this is one of my "go to hikes" we have done numerous times over the course of a decade. 0000097097 00000 n Traveling north from the resort, you’ll reach a hairpin turn intersected by a dirt road. 0000149018 00000 n 0000006193 00000 n Lastly, I agree with another reviewer that the forest was Oregon-like. Rico-Silverton/Colorado Trail (at high country). 0000017677 00000 n We crossed through water on 6-7 occasions, one being across the creek where the water was almost knee deep! 0000144774 00000 n 0000044826 00000 n 0000011449 00000 n The last mile and a half requires a truck with good clearance such as a 4Runner, Land Rover or Jeep. 0000011426 00000 n Beautiful hike to several waterfalls (early summer). 0000080046 00000 n Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected. 0000146186 00000 n 0000005568 00000 n trailer << /Size 517 /Info 379 0 R /Root 383 0 R /Prev 180451 /ID[<61aea89b7e12799726bb051d4e27259f><6776e86f99ef776d584a2910f0c98edd>] >> startxref 0 %%EOF 383 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 381 0 R /Metadata 380 0 R /Outlines 1 0 R /OpenAction [ 385 0 R /XYZ null null null ] /PageMode /UseNone /PageLabels 378 0 R /StructTreeRoot 384 0 R /PieceInfo << /MarkedPDF << /LastModified (D:20030505152722)>> >> /LastModified (D:20030505152722) /MarkInfo << /Marked true /LetterspaceFlags 0 >> >> endobj 384 0 obj << /Type /StructTreeRoot /ClassMap 5 0 R /RoleMap 4 0 R /K [ 170 0 R 171 0 R ] /ParentTree 360 0 R /ParentTreeNextKey 1 >> endobj 515 0 obj << /S 36 /O 321 /L 337 /C 353 /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 516 0 R >> stream To the east is Graysill Trail, which continues on until it ties into the Rico-Silverton Trail. Hiking Trails, Scenic Drives, Off-Road & ATV Trails. Plenty of water is available, but purification is recommended to avoid Giardia. After passing through the red gate, we veered on the path to the left and hiked almost 4. miles to a huge waterfall with a small deep pool below where my kids enjoyed jumping in to the frigid waters below. The first mile of the dirt road is accessible to. 0000006367 00000 n Rentals are affordable and we guarantee your rental will arrive on time or you’ll get your money back. I tried it in an X3 some years ago but bottomed out and did not proceed. If you head to the right - the heavier traveled trail, you will hike along the eastern side of Cascade Creek. 0000007804 00000 n This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. 0000142919 00000 n I don't usually write anything, blogs or books or posts, unless I think there's something new or clarifying to say from what is already out there. After passing through the red gate, we veered on the path to the left and hiked almost 4. miles to a huge waterfall with a small deep pool below where my kids enjoyed jumping in to the frigid waters below. 0000144954 00000 n The others weren't dressed for it and were turned off. 0000142295 00000 n 0000003406 00000 n Eventhough the road is bumpy, you can drive up to the parking lot (about 1 mile from the main road) and save your energy for the hike. From 9th Street and Main Avenue in Durango, head west on 9th Street toward Camino Del Rio (Highway 550). The last mile and a half requires a truck with good clearance such as a 4Runner, Land Rover or Jeep. 0000014183 00000 n 0000138100 00000 n A mile or so later, we came to another waterfall with a large area to relax and hang out on rocks, but without a pool. 0000096530 00000 n We went in early summer and the water was cold and the weather was great. 0000139781 00000 n 0000097289 00000 n From here, the trail continues on the road over the bridge and quickly becomes singletrack. The water was seasonally very high historically speaking but I'm sure not as high as if you went in June. There is a creek crossing soon after the split left and it got knee high on a six foot adult. 0000102174 00000 n 0000074319 00000 n most vehicles. 0000006790 00000 n 0000137693 00000 n We crossed through water on 6-7 occasions, one being across the creek where the water was almost knee deep! It was a challenge for my two 50 lb dogs and 9 yr old boy. 0000143906 00000 n We continued on this path back to the fork where we originally went left (this was the right path) and back to the parking area. Cascade Creek follows along the western base of the mountain and often sees less traffic than other popular high-country trails in the area. The Cascade creek trail can be accessed directly from Cascade Village or from a dirt road off of 550. We make renting easy. I would characterize it as moderate intensity. Generally, I start from Cascade Village, past the water towers and across cascade creek. Larger fish are found below the confluence of Cascade and Lime Creeks. Generally, I start from Cascade Village, past the water towers and across cascade creek. If you take a 4x4 to the tail head it cuts about 5 miles off the total hike. 0000106394 00000 n The Cascade creek trail can be accessed directly from Cascade Village or from a dirt road off of 550. 0000017034 00000 n %PDF-1.3 %���� The Cascade creek trail can be accessed directly from Cascade Village or from a dirt road off of 550. It was a challenge for my two 50 lb dogs and 9 yr old boy. 0000148642 00000 n This was a total of about 8 miles. 0000145749 00000 n The first mile of the dirt road is accessible to most vehicles. The first mile of the dirt road is accessible to. 0000008492 00000 n There are several beautiful views and waterfalls. There is a creek crossing soon after the split left and it got knee high on a six foot adult. I tried it in an X3 some years ago but bottomed out and did not proceed. 0000096734 00000 n This is a wonderful trail for nature lovers, along the Cascade Creek. 0000019195 00000 n