A waterfall streams in a soft vertical ribbon through a dense screen of green trees. The cascade is partially obscured, surrounded by foliage and mist as it crashes into a pool below.

A quiet waterfall in the Colorado backcountry, tucked behind dense summer trees. Sometimes the best scenes are the ones you have to work to see.

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Fish Creek Falls, Steamboat Springs, CO.

The Grottos, Independence Pass, CO.

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This cascading waterfall can be found on the trail up to Hanging Lake in Colorado. One of a few places where the drainage from Hanging Lake creates a lovely cascade. Make no mistake, folks, this hike is not for those who enjoy an easy stroll, and the last hundred yards or so might scare the britches off of you. However, it's safe, and the view once you get past the staircase is nothing short of amazing.

A small section of the Grottos over the top of Independence Pass, near Aspen, CO. Created by glacial flow a few years back, this area is stunning in its scope and beauty. A very short hike reveals many wonders on the way to the waterfalls, and once you reach the top, you can hear the falls calling you by name. Whether you go in the summer or winter (it does close in the dead of winter), you'll find something that will take your breath away. Cascades, roaring water, blue/green mineral content on the river bottom, to ice caves that form in the winter.... this place offers some splendid locations to just sit back and do nothing but stare in awe at the amazing job nature has done here.

Found at the bottom of Bridal Veil Falls in Telluride, CO., this creek releases just the right amount of water to keep the pond full at the base of the falls. Many times during the year, this location will have two giant waterfalls that make it double epic (if that can be a thing). There is a trail leading up the side of the mountain, and for the rest of us, there is a road (4x4 would be best) that will take you this far, but beyond this bend in the road...it's one way, and you're not going that way. One can go over the top and come down Black Bear Road, but I wouldn't recommend that to anyone with a fear of heights, steep roads, switchbacks, driving through creeks, things that are high on the list of things that suck, but if you have the skills and proper vehicle....it's a mind blowing expedition. If you're into old mining history or vistas of the San Juan Mountains that you just can't find anywhere else....this is your jam!!

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Almost like a tropical paradise....in the middle of Colorado. Hanging Lake is an amazing location that has a natural lake... basically suspended in what seems to be....air. Looking somewhat like a giant nest filled with water and logs, the colors in the water and logs trapped under the surface create an amazing display of nature's awesome power. Make no mistake, the hike up to the lake is brutal for some and has a 1000-foot vertical climb in just 1.2 miles. Depending on the time of year you go (some of us go in the winter), you might have to climb over avalanches and fallen trees. But the beauty that awaits you at the top will take all that leg pain away... for a little while. You will find several cascading falls on the path up that are stunning as well. No need to worry about being alone, as rangers and hikers are always alert, checking on those who look to be struggling or just need an atta boy! You'll need a timed entry permit as they are trying to keep this area protected for people to enjoy for decades to come.

The green moss and plant life bring amazing color and texture to the lake and resemble the colors of a tropical paradise. Several smaller falls dot the landscape, with a giant waterfall just above the lake called "Spouting Rock". Not a trail for those with mobility issues, it is an enjoyable hike to the top with the last 100 feet being the most challenging as you ascend a natural staircase that looks to be quite dangerous, but there are handrails to keep you safe! The canyon itself is not the place to be in times of heavy rain as flash flooding is an issue. However, the rangers and warning system will let you know if danger is lurking. This might all sound scary, but i just want to make sure you know...this is no stroll in the park, it's a serious hike with consequences for not paying attention....but it's worth every second of difficulty!

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