Treasure Falls
Appearance
Treasure Falls | |
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Location | Mineral County, Colorado, USA |
Coordinates | 37°26′35″N 106°52′26″W / 37.44306°N 106.87389°W[1] |
Type | Single |
Total height | 105 feet (32 m) |
Number of drops | 1 |
Longest drop | 105 feet (32 m) |
Watercourse | Fall Creek |
Treasure Falls is a waterfall located off Hwy 160 about 15 miles northeast of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The falls are named after a local legend of a treasure of gold on the mountain the falls plunges from. There is a trail head clearly marked off of Hwy 160. The falls are somewhat visible from the parking lot, and a short and moderately steep hike of about 15 minutes and 300 feet of elevation gain will arrive hikers at the base of the falls where there is a foot bridge for excellent viewing. A switchback trail will take hikers closer to the plunge base, called the "Misty Deck" where hikers can view and feel the spray of the falls.
Images
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A Rainbow formed in the plunge mist
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The plunge with a large tree to show the scale