While Ryan was at Badger Boy State this year, I spent a week is Colorado with my family at our favorite spot in Ouray. We rented a Jeep from the KOA for one day and took Imogene Pass to Telluride.
But we also went on a couple great new hikes that I want to share with you. The Perimeter Trail is one that the city has been working on expanding over the last couple of years. The goal is to give a scenic view from above around the entire city of Ouray. It starts at the north end of town, right across from the visitor center and Hot Springs pool. It is easy to follow and well marked with signs.
I think it is really neat how they carved out areas in the side of the mountain for the trail, and it has amazing views along the way.
It goes past Cascade Falls and continue around the city over Box Canyon Falls. You do not need to pay to continue over Box Canyon unless you want to go down into the canyon itself, then there is a small fee. To get through the area where the canyon had been blocked off, they made a tunnel and steps on the other side with a railing. If it is your first time to Ouray, I think it is a great trail to start off with to get you used to hiking in the elevation. You will end up back in the parking lot of the hot springs/visitor center. Happy Hiking!
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