Waterfall Hikes Near Air Force Academy, CO

6,665 residents
Denver Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Air Force Academy? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Air Force Academy. 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 38.9942°N, -104.8639°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Air Force Academy

Find waterfalls to hike near Air Force Academy

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Air Force Academy (2 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

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

Silver Cascade Falls

10.1 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.7 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Air Force Academy (6 waterfalls)

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

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

45.4 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Seven Falls waterfall

Seven Falls

31.6 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
0.8 miles 224 ft
Helen Hunt Falls waterfall

Helen Hunt Falls

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

Silver Cascade Falls

10.1 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.7 miles 200 ft
Saint Marys Falls waterfall

Saint Marys Falls

29.6 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Elk Falls waterfall

Elk Falls

25.1 miles away
Colorado
Hard
12.0 miles 1,500 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Air Force Academy With Waterfalls

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

45.4 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Seven Falls waterfall

Seven Falls

31.6 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
0.8 miles 224 ft
Helen Hunt Falls waterfall

Helen Hunt Falls

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

Silver Cascade Falls

10.1 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.7 miles 200 ft
Saint Marys Falls waterfall

Saint Marys Falls

29.6 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Elk Falls waterfall

Elk Falls

25.1 miles away
Colorado
Hard
12.0 miles 1,500 ft

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