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Notable waterfall · Chaffee, Colorado

The Chute

The Chute is a waterfall in Chaffee, Colorado.

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The Chute: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit The Chute

Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach The Chute — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 38.80361, -106.05692. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is The Chute flowing now?

    No visitor has reported the water flow status for The Chute yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit The Chute?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near The Chute?

    Nearby: Trout Creek Pass (viewpoint, 17 km), Mount Princeton (viewpoint, 21 km), Chalk Lake (lake, 23 km), East Buffalo Peak (viewpoint, 26 km), West Buffalo Peak (viewpoint, 27 km), Mount Antero (viewpoint, 27 km).

    Is The Chute worth visiting?

    The Chute is listed as a notable waterfall in Colorado on Spotwander.