Ouray Perimeter Trail
Trailhead: Ouray Hot Springs
Distance: 5.6m
Elevation Gain: 1650ft
Duration: 2hrs
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A great family hike with amazing views. Plenty of entry/exit points if you want to shorten the hike or start from different locations. Take a soak in the Hot Springs after your hike!
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5.6m - 1650ft - 2hrs
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Plenty of entry and exit points to tailor the hike to your liking
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I started from the Hot Springs and hiked clockwise. United States Mountain in the distance
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The trail is engaging and well maintained
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Rising above town - United States Mountain looking rather iconic
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Cascade Falls
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Another view of Cascade Falls
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The trail is well marked - Twin Peak on the right
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Cow Benchmark aka Amphitheater Mountain on the east side of town
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Abrams Mountain to the south
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Twin Peak
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Crossing the Uncompahgre River
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Via Ferrata Views
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Twin Peaks
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Looking east across town toward Cascade Falls
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Canyon Creek running through Box Canyon
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A fun little tunnel
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Stairs carved into the cliff side
