McElmo Creek Flume — photo spot in 29815 US-160, Cortez, CO 81321, USA
McElmo Creek Flume
Score4.1A narrow wooden/metal irrigation flume spanning McElmo Creek set against red-rock banks and open high-desert sky. Shoot the interplay of man-made lines and natural textures — best at golden hour or after storms when water flow and reflections are strongest. Roadside pullouts on US‑160 provide easy access; bring water, sun protection and sturdy shoes. Verify land access (some banks may be private). Spring runoff and post‑rain conditions deliver the most dramatic scenes.
McElmo Creek Flume
Score4.1A narrow wooden/metal irrigation flume spanning McElmo Creek set against red-rock banks and open high-desert sky. Shoot the interplay of man-made lines and natural textures — best at golden hour or after storms when water flow and reflections are strongest. Roadside pullouts on US‑160 provide easy access; bring water, sun protection and sturdy shoes. Verify land access (some banks may be private). Spring runoff and post‑rain conditions deliver the most dramatic scenes.