Waterfall Hikes Near Aurora, CO

387,349 residents
Denver Time Zone
19 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Aurora? Luckily, there are 19 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Aurora, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from easy to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 39.7083°N, -104.7237°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Aurora

Find waterfalls to hike near Aurora

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Aurora (4 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.

Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

6.8 miles away

Colorado

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.3 miles

Elevation Gain: 50 ft

Copeland Falls waterfall

Copeland Falls

9.8 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.6 miles

Elevation Gain: 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Aurora (5 waterfalls)

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

Missouri Falls waterfall

Missouri Falls

45.1 miles away

Colorado

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 4.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Elk Falls waterfall

Elk Falls

31 miles away

Colorado

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 12.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 1500 ft

Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

6.8 miles away

Colorado

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.3 miles

Elevation Gain: 50 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Aurora With Waterfalls

Missouri Falls waterfall

Missouri Falls

45.1 miles away

Colorado

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 4.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Elk Falls waterfall

Elk Falls

31 miles away

Colorado

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 12.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 1500 ft

Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

6.8 miles away

Colorado

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.3 miles

Elevation Gain: 50 ft

Timberline Falls waterfall

Timberline Falls

58.2 miles away

Colorado

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 8.1 miles

Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Copeland Falls waterfall

Copeland Falls

9.8 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.6 miles

Elevation Gain: 50 ft

Calypso Cascades waterfall

Calypso Cascades

59.8 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.6 miles

Elevation Gain: 700 ft

Ouzel Falls waterfall

Ouzel Falls

59.5 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 5.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 950 ft

Lyric Falls waterfall

Lyric Falls

61 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Mertensia Falls waterfall

Mertensia Falls

58.5 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Columbine Falls waterfall

Columbine Falls

20 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 8.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Thunder Falls waterfall

Thunder Falls

59.3 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Trio Falls waterfall

Trio Falls

59.6 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Fan Falls waterfall

Fan Falls

58.9 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Ribbon Falls waterfall

Ribbon Falls

27.2 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 4.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Glacier Falls waterfall

Glacier Falls

23.6 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 4.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Alberta Falls waterfall

Alberta Falls

25.4 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.6 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Timberline Falls waterfall

Timberline Falls

23.9 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 8.1 miles

Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

44.7 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 50 ft

Thousand Falls waterfall

Thousand Falls

74.1 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft