Ouray Perimeter Trail
A roughly 9-kilometer trail along the hillside around Ouray, linking waterfalls, gorges and viewpoints overlooking the whole town.
The Ouray Perimeter Trail is about 9 kilometers long and follows the hillside all the way around town, with a cumulative elevation gain of about 500 meters. It takes about 3 to 4 hours in total. You can start beside the visitor center or hike it in sections. Along the way it passes Waterfall Park, the area above Box Cañon Falls, the suspension bridge over the ice park gorge and several viewpoints overlooking the town and surrounding mountains. The golden aspen groves are especially beautiful in autumn. The trail is free, but some sections run along cliffs and are steep, and they can be slippery after rain. At high altitude, drink plenty of water and protect yourself from the sun.
Opening hours
All day (daytime recommended)
Nearby sights
- Ouray Ice Park
- Wiesbaden Hot Springs
- Ouray County Museum
- Bear Creek Falls
- Cascade Falls
- Box Cañon Falls Park
- Ouray
- Ouray Hot Springs Pool