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The Browns Creek trail offers beautiful scenery with changing vistas and vegetation. The trail follows the stream and small waterfalls can be found along the way. The lower portion of the trail begins in primarily a Ponderosa pine environment and gradually moves into spruce/fir forest. At higher elevations the trail travels through pristine meadows that end at Brown's Lake.
Camping is not permitted at the trailhead, in order to prevent erosion of the banks along Little Browns Creek. Campers are encouraged to find camp sites further south on County Road 272.
From Highway 285, midway between Poncha Springs and Buena Vista, take County Road 270 west for approximately 1.5 miles to a 4-way intersection. From the yield sign, continue traveling west. The road continues as Forest Road 272. Stay on FR 272 for about 2 miles. A sign at the cattle guard will indicate you entrance onto Nation Forest lands. Continue traveling west from the boundary sign for 2 miles. At the intersection, turn left and travel south for 1.5 miles to the trailhead.
Easy parking. Rocky and semi strenuous hike for Mile 1, but last two miles were a dream. Falls absolutely amazing. Columbine real showoffs this first week in July. (They showed up fairly close to falls).
A beautiful hike! Make sure if you're not acclimated, to take your time going up. The waterfall at the end is an awesome and serene reward for the hike!
Amazing hike, it's a climb from the parking lot so make sure you're loosened up. But the waterfall at the end is well worth it. Quite a bit of horse traffic throughout the day as well. Parking lot fills up quickly so get there early
