By Deb Stanley, Denver7
Oh-Be-Joyful is a great name for the Crested Butte area and this beautiful place. Many families come for the camping and for the river that runs through the campground at the trailhead. The trail is also popular because of its wildflowers and waterfalls.
When you’re ready to hike, look for a sign that says “bridge and trail.” On the other side of the bridge, you’ll walk along the creek then turn uphill. This hike gets steep at times and it starts here.
At about a half mile from the parking lot, you’ll get your first view of the Oh-Be-Joyful valley and see your first waterfall. You might call this more of a waterslide. There are several cascades making up this scenic waterfall. Families can turn around here, but itap worth it to keep going.
Itap another half mile or so to a sign board with wilderness regulations, like keeping your dog on leash. Keep walking. A short distance away you’ll hear the next waterfall before you see it. Walk over to the edge of the trail for a view through the trees. There are a couple of steps down to get a better view.
A short distance past the waterfall, you’ll come out of the trees into a meadow with incredible views. Look up — not just at the peaks around you, but at the waterfalls cascading down the hillsides in front of you and around you.
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