About This Waterfall
Light Gulch Falls is a plunging style waterfall which drops at least 320 feet (but may be as much as 400 feet tall) in height along Bear Run, itself a tributary to Parachute Creek in the Parachute Creek Canyon complex. The stream may be seasonal but there may also be springs in the area ensuring a year-round flow. The falls are within land which is actively mined for Oil Shale and Natural Gas deposits by several large energy companies (Unocal, Exxon and Shell among others) and is not thought to be accessible to the public.
Getting There
GPS Coordinates
39.596740, -108.170730
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Tips
Best photos during golden hour or after rain.
A hike may be required to reach the falls.
Safety Info
Stay on marked trails. Rocks near waterfalls are extremely slippery.
Never swim at the top of a waterfall. Strong currents can be deceptive.
Respect the environment. Pack out everything you bring in.