Mineral Creek Tributary Falls

Mineral Creek Tributary Falls at San Juan National Forest near Silverton, Colorado is an easy 0.1-mile out-and-back off-trail walk that leads to lower cascades of a tributary creek and features views of the upper waterfalls within the creek.

This is not a hike but rather a short roadside walk along the Million Dollar Highway that features waterfalls, especially during spring snow melt. Mineral Creek Tributary is an unnamed, likely seasonal, creek that flows down the mountainside to reach Mineral Creek in the valley below. During Spring, the creek flows heavily with cascading waterfalls, approximately 10-feet tall each, located upstream that spill off of a short cliff side. Down by the road are several shorter waterfalls that comprise the lower portion of the cascades within the creek.

Before leaving, if you explore the south side of the Million Dollar Highway, you'll find southward views of Bear Mountain.

Parking
Visitors will find a small parking turnout at the coordinates provided, along the north side of the Million Dollar Highway. The turnout is large enough to fit a half dozen vehicles as of June 2024. There's additional parking on the south side of the road, located at the Bear Mountain view point.

Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and should be cleaned up after.