North Creek Falls

North Creek Falls

Near Lake City, CO

NORTH CREEK FALLS

A BRIEF SUMMARY OF NORTH CREEK FALLS

Colorado has many wonderful falls, but the North Creek Falls is one of the more dramatic in the state. In its peak season, this waterfall rages over the cliff with a bridal veil form into the gorge below.

The North Creek Falls are easy to access while driving on CO 149 about 26 miles east of Lake City, CO.

Images and location summary by Tim Wier

 

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Trail Difficulty - EASY TO MODERATE

I would rate the difficulty of this trail as a 2 on a scale of 1-5 (with 5 being most difficult). The falls is an easy 200yd walk from the North Creek Falls parking lot, but the location of this shot is set on a ledge 100ft above the river. Caution is paramount when setting up for this shot.

Photography Tips

You can shoot these falls from multiple angles and vantage points. The easiest place to shoot the falls in from the visitors area just off of …

What Lens(es) Do You Need

The shot above was taken with a 24mm lens. 

GPS Coordinates & Elevation

xx°27'5.80"N xxx°50'16.64"W

11,664 Ft Elevation

 

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LOCATION SUMMARIES WRITTEN BY PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS

Tim Wier