Waterfall Hikes Near Black Hawk, CO

129 residents
Denver Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

People drive to Black Hawk for the casinos, and thirty waterfalls wait in the mountains around the gaming halls. Missouri Falls makes a good morning away from the tables, 4.5 miles round trip with 800 feet of climbing, and dogs are allowed. Snake River Falls keeps it shorter at two miles. The Peak to Peak Highway connects town to Wild Basin in Rocky Mountain National Park, where Calypso Cascades runs 3.6 miles round trip and Ouzel Falls stretches to 5.4 with 950 feet of gain.

Located at 39.8043°N, -105.4950°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Black Hawk

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

28 of 30 gauged

2 of 28 waterfalls near Black Hawk are flowing strongly today

Boulder Falls Low Calypso Cascades Strong Chasm Falls Barely Flowing Elk Falls Moderate Fern Falls Moderate Grace Falls Moderate Granite Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Moderate Marguerite Falls Moderate Thousand Falls Moderate Missouri Falls Moderate Timberline Falls Roaring Snake River Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Patchy Smoke · 80°F

Aft 80°F Patchy Smoke Best
Wed 78°F Patchy Smoke
Thu 69°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 71°F Chance Rain Showers then Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 70°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 71°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 74°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Black Hawk

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Timberline Falls Roaring · 21 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Calypso Cascades Strong · 43 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Missouri Falls Moderate · 57 cfs 73rd percentile
  4. 4 Snake River Falls Moderate · 28 cfs 64th percentile
  5. 5 Fern Falls Moderate · 17 cfs 60th percentile
  6. 6 Grace Falls Moderate · 17 cfs 60th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Black Hawk (7 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

23.4 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
Copeland Falls waterfall

Copeland Falls

37.9 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Black Hawk (9 waterfalls)

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

Missouri Falls waterfall

Missouri Falls

22.9 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Elk Falls waterfall

Elk Falls

34.4 miles away
Colorado
Hard
12.0 miles 1,500 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Black Hawk

Missouri Falls waterfall

Missouri Falls

22.9 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

23.4 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
Elk Falls waterfall

Elk Falls

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

Timberline Falls

36.2 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Copeland Falls waterfall

Copeland Falls

37.9 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Calypso Cascades waterfall

Calypso Cascades

40.4 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
3.6 miles 700 ft
Ouzel Falls waterfall

Ouzel Falls

41.1 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
5.4 miles 950 ft
Snake River Falls waterfall

Snake River Falls

33.2 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lyric Falls waterfall

Lyric Falls

42.1 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mertensia Falls waterfall

Mertensia Falls

43.5 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Columbine Falls waterfall

Columbine Falls

41.8 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Thunder Falls waterfall

Thunder Falls

44.1 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Trio Falls waterfall

Trio Falls

42.4 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Fan Falls waterfall

Fan Falls

44.7 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Ribbon Falls waterfall

Ribbon Falls

46.1 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glacier Falls waterfall

Glacier Falls

45.4 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Alberta Falls waterfall

Alberta Falls

45.5 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Timberline Falls waterfall

Timberline Falls

48 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

48.3 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grace Falls waterfall

Grace Falls

48.6 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Black Hawk

Are there free waterfalls near Black Hawk?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Black Hawk, including Boulder Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Black Hawk?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Black Hawk, including Adams Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Black Hawk?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Black Hawk, including Boulder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Black Hawk?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Black Hawk, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Black Hawk?

The shortest waterfall hike near Black Hawk is Adams Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Black Hawk?

The tallest waterfall near Black Hawk is Elk Falls at 75 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Black Hawk require permits?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Black Hawk require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Black Hawk?

Yes, 30 waterfalls near Black Hawk have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Black Hawk?

The closest waterfall to Black Hawk is Missouri Falls, approximately 1.6 miles away.

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