Treasure Falls is a waterfall in the San Juan Mountains, within Mineral County, Colorado, United States.[1] It is located in the San Juan National Forest, off U.S. Route 160, about 15 miles (24 km) northeast of Pagosa Springs. The falls are named after a local legend about "a treasure of gold" buried in the mountain that the falls plunge from.

Treasure Falls
Treasure Falls from the lower footbridge
Treasure Falls is located in Colorado
Treasure Falls
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LocationSan Juan National Forest,
Mineral County, Colorado
Coordinates37°26′35″N 106°52′26″W / 37.44306°N 106.87389°W / 37.44306; -106.87389 (Treasure Falls)[1]
TypeSingle
Total height105 feet (32 m)
Number of drops1
Longest drop105 feet (32 m)
WatercourseFall Creek

Access

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Vertical panoramic view from the foot bridge

There is a trailhead off Highway 160. The falls are somewhat visible from the parking lot, and a short and moderately steep hike of about 300 feet (91 m) of elevation gain will bring hikers to the base of the falls, where there is a foot bridge for 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.

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Treasure Falls". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
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