South Mineral Creek Falls (South Fork Mineral Creek Falls) is a two-tiered waterfall dropping roughly 55 feet into a blue pool in the San Juan National Forest near Silverton. The flat out-and-back trail of about 0.8 miles starts near the South Mineral Campground.
At 55 ft, it stands above roughly 43% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
South Mineral Creek Falls sits on South Fork Mineral Creek. You'll find it in San Juan, Colorado. It is protected within San Juan National Forest (USFS).
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. A short walk gets you to the viewpoint, so it works for most casual visitors and families. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 0.8 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Silverton, the closest town.
When to go: Summer (Jun-Sep). Like most waterfalls, South Mineral Creek Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
