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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/22/2019
Park at the Rio Blanco visitor center located just off the highway.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/22/2019
A quick walk is required to reach the falls and swimming area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/22/2019
There are benches and sitting areas around the falls.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/22/2019
The park provides a changing room for those wanting to swim.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/22/2019
Rio Blanco Falls, where Blue Creek falls into a wide swimming area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/22/2019
A concrete platform with ladder makes climbing out of the water easy.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/22/2019
Rio Blanco Falls rock jumps.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
03/22/2019
A quick dry-off after swimming in Blue Creek.