Waterfall Hikes Near Acres Green, CO

2,627 residents
Denver Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Acres Green? There are 9 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Acres Green. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 39.5557°N, -104.8958°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Acres Green

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

9 waterfalls near Acres Green have live flow data today

Boulder Falls Low Elk Falls Moderate Helen Hunt Falls Barely Flowing Saint Marys Falls Barely Flowing Seven Falls Barely Flowing Silver Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Moderate Snake River Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Patchy Smoke · 95°F

Aft 95°F Patchy Smoke Best
Wed 93°F Patchy Smoke
Thu 83°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 83°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 82°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 83°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 86°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Acres Green

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Missouri Falls Moderate · 57 cfs 73rd percentile
  2. 2 Snake River Falls Moderate · 28 cfs 64th percentile
  3. 3 Elk Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 46th percentile
  4. 4 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 42nd percentile
  5. 5 Boulder Falls Low · 0 cfs 10th percentile
  6. 6 Helen Hunt Falls Barely Flowing · 1 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Acres Green (3 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Helen Hunt Falls waterfall

Helen Hunt Falls

1.5 miles away
Colorado
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Silver Cascade Falls waterfall

Silver Cascade Falls

1.5 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.7 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Acres Green (9 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Elk Falls waterfall

Elk Falls

34.4 miles away
Colorado
Hard
12.0 miles 1,500 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

39.2 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles Unknown
Seven Falls waterfall

Seven Falls

1.5 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
0.8 miles 224 ft
Missouri Falls waterfall

Missouri Falls

22.9 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near Acres Green

Elk Falls waterfall

Elk Falls

34.4 miles away
Colorado
Hard
12.0 miles 1,500 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

39.2 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles Unknown
Helen Hunt Falls waterfall

Helen Hunt Falls

1.5 miles away
Colorado
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Silver Cascade Falls waterfall

Silver Cascade Falls

1.5 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.7 miles 200 ft
Seven Falls waterfall

Seven Falls

1.5 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
0.8 miles 224 ft
Missouri Falls waterfall

Missouri Falls

22.9 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Saint Marys Falls waterfall

Saint Marys Falls

2 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

23.4 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
Snake River Falls waterfall

Snake River Falls

33.2 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Acres Green

Are there free waterfalls near Acres Green?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Acres Green, including Boulder Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Acres Green?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Acres Green, including Boulder Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Acres Green?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Acres Green, including Boulder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Acres Green?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Acres Green, including Boulder Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Acres Green?

The shortest waterfall hike near Acres Green is Boulder Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Acres Green?

The tallest waterfall near Acres Green is Seven Falls at 181 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Acres Green?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Acres Green have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Acres Green?

The closest waterfall to Acres Green is Elk Falls, approximately 24.3 miles away.

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