Waterfall Hikes Near Aspen, CO

6,952 residents
Denver Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Aspen? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Aspen. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 39.1951°N, -106.8369°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Aspen

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 8 gauged

3 of 7 waterfalls near Aspen are flowing strongly today

Agnes Vaille Falls Moderate Bedrock Falls Strong Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing Hayes Creek Falls Barely Flowing Judd Falls Strong Whitnach Falls Roaring Snyder Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms · 79°F

Tod 88°F Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 85°F Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Fri 78°F Chance Rain Showers then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Aspen

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Whitnach Falls Roaring · 650 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Bedrock Falls Strong · 129 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Agnes Vaille Falls Moderate · 196 cfs 57th percentile
  4. 4 Snyder Falls Low · 7 cfs 20th percentile
  5. 5 Hayes Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 56 cfs 1st percentile
  6. 6 Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing · 816 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Aspen (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.

Judd Falls waterfall

Judd Falls

43.7 miles away
Colorado
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Aspen (4 waterfalls)

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

Hayes Creek Falls waterfall

Hayes Creek Falls

22.4 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

36.9 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 8 Waterfalls Near Aspen

Whitnach Falls

15 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Judd Falls waterfall

Judd Falls

43.7 miles away
Colorado
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft
Hayes Creek Falls waterfall

Hayes Creek Falls

22.4 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snyder Falls waterfall

Snyder Falls

47 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bedrock Falls waterfall

Bedrock Falls

41.5 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

36.9 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spouting Rock waterfall

Spouting Rock

8 miles away
Colorado
Hard
1.2 miles 1,200 ft
Agnes Vaille Falls waterfall

Agnes Vaille Falls

9.8 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Aspen

Are there free waterfalls near Aspen?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Aspen, including Agnes Vaille Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Aspen?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Aspen, including Agnes Vaille Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Aspen?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Aspen, including Agnes Vaille Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Aspen?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Aspen, including Agnes Vaille Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Aspen?

The shortest waterfall hike near Aspen is Agnes Vaille Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Aspen?

The tallest waterfall near Aspen is Bridal Veil Falls at 365 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Aspen require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Aspen requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Aspen?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Aspen have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Aspen?

The closest waterfall to Aspen is Whitnach Falls, approximately 16.3 miles away.

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