Doing a random search for waterfalls near Lake City, Colorado, I came across Nellie Creek Falls. Researching a bit more, the length of the trip to the falls was anywhere from .5 to 2.2 miles?! Well, bring extra water, be sure to take hiking poles for an uphill rocky road, grab the camera, and let’s go see how far up it is to Nellie Creek Falls.
I love waterfalls! That being the case, it is high time to seek them out in Colorado. This exploration will be in the eastern and central San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado. Covering about 1/8 of the state (over 12,000 sq. miles), the San Juans are high, rugged, and gorgeous. Our seven-waterfalls-in-five-days journey begins in South Fork and continues with a stay in Lake City. Let’s go see our first falls a short drive from South Fork. Treasure Falls is a must see!
Balanced Rock is a featured stop when driving in Arches National Park, and one of the few formations easily seen from the main park road. We are still quite a distance away, but come on along. You’ll be amazed as we get closer!
