Box Canyon: Ouray, Colorado

Box Canyon by Nicki Hurd

A ravine with steep vertical walls.

Box Canyon Photo by Nicki Hurd

The Belly of the falls with rushing water falling eighty feet to the bottom.

Box Canyon Photo by Nicki Hurd

 

Groups of these adorable chipmunks gather around a feeder at the entrance.

Box Canyon Photo by Andrew Leggett

The walkway

Box Canyon by Andrew Leggett

The side view

Box Canyon Photo by Nicki Hurd

The tunnel

Box Canyon Photo by Nicki Hurd

Box Canyon is a must-see with many hiking opportunities with various adventures. There are bird feeders and furry little creatures all around the visiting center.   At the start we followed the walkway up the mountain trail to a suspension bridge, we made our way around and down the cliff-side pathway, with views of cabins and evergreens layered down the side of the mountain, through a tunnel, and ended outside in the surrounding forests.   August 26th 2009