Calico Tanks 89161 For a shaded hike, try Ice Box Canyon Trail, a 2.3-mile adventure that takes approximately two hours. Don't miss the seasonal waterfalls that flow in winter and spring.

(Photo by Jennifer Broome/Special to The Denver Post) The box canyon surrounding Telluride has several wonderful waterfall hikes. Like the popular Bear Creek Falls and more strenuous Bridal Veil ...

Telluride's iconic box canyon looks just as good in green and wildflowers as it does in the snow. The mountain's San Sophia gondola operates for free for hiking and sightseeing between May and October ...

And, for a bigger challenge, the nearby Box Canyon Hiking Trail offers a natural obstacle course as you climb and maneuver around mother nature surrounded by cliffs. Although this trail is private ...