This photo, taken Tuesday, shows the poor condition of Box Canyon Road, including a sunken trench in the middle of the road where a water line was installed last year. The city of Ouray is delaying the opening of Box Cañon Falls Park until the road can be repaired. Photo courtesy Tamara Gulde
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Shoddy road to falls irks Ouray
Mid-spring is an in-between time in Ouray. The winter sports season that drew throngs of ice climbers, snowshoers and cross-country skiers has melted away. And the backcountry trails are weeks away from being ready for four-wheelers and hiking poles.
It’s why Box Cañon Falls Park is so important.
Featuring a trio of trails and up-close views of a thundering 285-foot waterfall with Canyon Creek plummeting to eventually join the Uncompahgre River, the park serves as an important mud season econom...
