Waterfall Hikes Near Centennial, CO

107,702 residents
Denver Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Centennial hangs on the south edge of the metro, which makes the Colorado Springs canyons the quickest waterfall run. Seven Falls stacks 181 feet of water up a box canyon, less than a mile of walking. Helen Hunt Falls pours beside the canyon road, no hike required, and Silver Cascade waits a short climb above it. Rainbow Falls by Manitou needs half a mile. Nine falls make the radius, every one open to dogs.

Located at 39.5926°N, -104.8673°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Centennial

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

9 waterfalls near Centennial have live flow data today

Boulder Falls Moderate Elk Falls Moderate Helen Hunt Falls Barely Flowing Saint Marys Falls Barely Flowing Seven Falls Barely Flowing Silver Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Missouri Falls Low Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Snake River Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 82°F

Aft 82°F Sunny Best
Thu 85°F Sunny
Fri 90°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 84°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Sunny
Mon 85°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Centennial

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Elk Falls Strong · 8 cfs 83rd percentile
  2. 2 Boulder Falls Strong · 0 cfs 75th percentile
  3. 3 Missouri Falls Low · 39 cfs 13th percentile
  4. 4 Snake River Falls Barely Flowing · 17 cfs 6th percentile
  5. 5 Helen Hunt Falls Barely Flowing · 1 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing · 4 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Centennial (3 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

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

Silver Cascade Falls

16.1 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.7 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Centennial (9 waterfalls)

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

Elk Falls waterfall

Elk Falls

32.2 miles away
Colorado
Hard
12.0 miles 1,500 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

12.8 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles Unknown
Missouri Falls waterfall

Missouri Falls

20.7 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Seven Falls waterfall

Seven Falls

17.5 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
0.8 miles 224 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near Centennial

Elk Falls waterfall

Elk Falls

32.2 miles away
Colorado
Hard
12.0 miles 1,500 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

12.8 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles Unknown
Missouri Falls waterfall

Missouri Falls

20.7 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Seven Falls waterfall

Seven Falls

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

Helen Hunt Falls

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

Silver Cascade Falls

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

Saint Marys Falls

17.4 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

7.4 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
Snake River Falls waterfall

Snake River Falls

21.5 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Centennial

Are there free waterfalls near Centennial?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Centennial, including Boulder Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Centennial?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Centennial, including Boulder Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Centennial?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Centennial?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Centennial, including Boulder Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Centennial?

The shortest waterfall hike near Centennial is Boulder Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Centennial?

The tallest waterfall near Centennial is Seven Falls at 181 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Centennial?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Centennial have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Centennial?

The closest waterfall to Centennial is Elk Falls, approximately 27.3 miles away.

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