Waterfall Hikes Near Cañon City, CO

17,059 residents
Denver Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Cañon City is Royal Gorge country, and its waterfall radius pulls from two mountain ranges. North Cheyenne Cañon, up toward Colorado Springs, holds Helen Hunt Falls at the roadside and Saint Marys Falls at the end of 6.3 miles. West of the Wet Mountain Valley, Venable Falls and Macey Falls each take a six mile round trip into the Sangre de Cristos. Crystal Falls is the short day at 1.2 miles with 200 feet of gain. Nearly every trail here takes dogs. Nine falls in all.

Located at 38.4430°N, -105.2203°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cañon City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 9 gauged

5 waterfalls near Cañon City have live flow data today

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Patchy Frost then Sunny · 60°F

Fri 60°F Patchy Frost then Sunny Best
Sat 74°F Sunny
Sun 75°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 71°F Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 74°F Sunny
Wed 75°F Sunny
Thu 72°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Cañon City

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 72nd percentile
  2. 2 Helen Hunt Falls Barely Flowing · 2 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Saint Marys Falls Barely Flowing · 2 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Seven Falls Barely Flowing · 2 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Silver Cascade Falls Barely Flowing · 2 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cañon City (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.

30.1 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.7 miles 200 ft
30.3 miles away
Colorado
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
33.3 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cañon City (9 waterfalls)

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

28.8 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
6.3 miles Unknown
30.8 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
0.8 miles 224 ft
33.8 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
6.0 miles Unknown

All 9 Waterfalls Near Cañon City

28.8 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
6.3 miles Unknown
30.1 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.7 miles 200 ft
30.3 miles away
Colorado
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
30.8 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
0.8 miles 224 ft
33.3 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
33.8 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
6.0 miles Unknown
34.6 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
6.4 miles 778 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Macey Falls in Colorado, about 123 feet of drop LiDAR
36.1 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
6.0 miles Unknown
38.5 miles away
Colorado
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cañon City

Are there free waterfalls near Cañon City?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Cañon City, including Apache Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cañon City?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Cañon City, including Apache Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cañon City?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cañon City, including Apache Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cañon City?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cañon City, including Apache Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cañon City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cañon City is Apache Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cañon City?

The tallest waterfall near Cañon City is Seven Falls at 181 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cañon City?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Cañon City have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cañon City?

The closest waterfall to Cañon City is Saint Marys Falls, approximately 28.8 miles away.

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