Waterfall Hikes Near Castle Rock, CO

74,065 residents
Denver Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Castle Rock rides I-25 halfway between Denver and Colorado Springs, and its waterfall list borrows from both ends. Seven Falls stands 181 feet tall with an 0.8 mile walk. Saint Marys Falls stretches 6.3 miles up the same canyon country. On the Denver end, Elk Falls in Staunton State Park makes a 12 mile day with 1,500 feet of gain. Rainbow Falls takes half a mile. Seven falls total, every one of them dog friendly.

Located at 39.3763°N, -104.8535°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Castle Rock

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

2 of 7 waterfalls near Castle Rock are flowing strongly today

Elk Falls Roaring Helen Hunt Falls Moderate Saint Marys Falls Moderate Seven Falls Moderate Silver Cascade Falls Moderate Missouri Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 88°F

Aft 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 80°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 80°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 83°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 88°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 84°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 83°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Castle Rock

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Elk Falls Roaring · 29 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Rainbow Falls Roaring · 5 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 Helen Hunt Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 50th percentile
  4. 4 Saint Marys Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 50th percentile
  5. 5 Seven Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 50th percentile
  6. 6 Silver Cascade Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 50th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Castle Rock (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

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

Silver Cascade Falls

48.9 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.7 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Castle Rock (7 waterfalls)

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

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

11.9 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles Unknown
Elk Falls waterfall

Elk Falls

28.3 miles away
Colorado
Hard
12.0 miles 1,500 ft
Seven Falls waterfall

Seven Falls

1.5 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
0.8 miles 224 ft
Saint Marys Falls waterfall

Saint Marys Falls

17.1 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near Castle Rock

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

11.9 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles Unknown
Elk Falls waterfall

Elk Falls

28.3 miles away
Colorado
Hard
12.0 miles 1,500 ft
Seven Falls waterfall

Seven Falls

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

Helen Hunt Falls

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

Silver Cascade Falls

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

Saint Marys Falls

17.1 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Missouri Falls waterfall

Missouri Falls

37.8 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Castle Rock

Are there free waterfalls near Castle Rock?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Castle Rock, including Helen Hunt Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Castle Rock?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Castle Rock, including Helen Hunt Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Castle Rock?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Castle Rock, including Elk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Castle Rock?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Castle Rock, including Elk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Castle Rock?

The shortest waterfall hike near Castle Rock is Elk Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Castle Rock?

The tallest waterfall near Castle Rock is Seven Falls at 181 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Castle Rock?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Castle Rock have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Castle Rock?

The closest waterfall to Castle Rock is Rainbow Falls, approximately 27.8 miles away.

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