Waterfall Hikes Near Colorado Springs, CO

638,194 residents

Denver Time Zone

5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Colorado Springs keeps its waterfalls close. Helen Hunt Falls is a 35 foot drop you can nearly see from the car in North Cheyenne Cañon, with Silver Cascade Falls a 0.7 mile walk starting beside it. Seven Falls runs 181 feet up its box canyon near the Broadmoor, an 0.8 mile walk with 224 feet of gain. Rainbow Falls sits beneath the highway bridge outside Manitou Springs, half a mile there and back. Saint Marys Falls is the workout at 6.3 miles. All five trails take dogs.

Located at 38.8674°N, -104.7605°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Colorado Springs

Pins are within 50 miles; hollow circles are day trips 50–100 miles out.

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

4 of 5 waterfalls near Colorado Springs are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 79°F

Tue 75°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wed 73°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Thu 67°F Rain Showers

Fri 73°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sat 79°F Sunny Best

Sun 80°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Mon 77°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Colorado Springs

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

Know when to go.

Get a free email alert when waterfalls near Colorado Springs hit peak flow. We only send when conditions are worth the trip — no weekly newsletters, no spam.

Find waterfalls to hike near Colorado Springs

See All Colorado Waterfall Hikes

Have your own travel site? Embed these waterfalls for free.

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Colorado Springs (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.

Rainbow Falls

7.1 miles away

Colorado

Easy

0.5 miles Unknown

Helen Hunt Falls

9.9 miles away

Colorado

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Silver Cascade Falls

10.1 miles away

Colorado

Easy

0.7 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Colorado Springs (5 waterfalls)

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

Seven Falls

9.4 miles away

Colorado

Moderate

0.8 miles 224 ft

Saint Marys Falls

11.4 miles away

Colorado

Moderate

6.3 miles Unknown

All 5 Waterfalls Near Colorado Springs

Rainbow Falls

7.1 miles away

Colorado

Easy

0.5 miles Unknown

Seven Falls

9.4 miles away

Colorado

Moderate

0.8 miles 224 ft

Helen Hunt Falls

9.9 miles away

Colorado

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Silver Cascade Falls

10.1 miles away

Colorado

Easy

0.7 miles 200 ft

Saint Marys Falls

11.4 miles away

Colorado

Moderate

6.3 miles Unknown

🧭 Day Trips From Colorado Springs (17 waterfalls, 50–100 miles away)

Everything listed above is within 50 miles of Colorado Springs. Make a day of it and 17 more are within 100 miles. The closest is Elk Falls, about 59 miles away.

Distances are approximate, measured from the center of Colorado Springs; the drive is usually longer.

Elk Falls

58.8 miles away

Colorado

Hard

12.0 miles 1,500 ft

Apache Falls

59.1 miles away

Colorado

Easy

1.0 miles Unknown

The Falls

59.7 miles away

Colorado

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Agnes Vaille Falls

69.5 miles away

Colorado

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Bedrock Falls

70.6 miles away

Colorado

Unknown

0.6 miles Unknown

Venable Falls

74 miles away

Colorado

Moderate

6.0 miles Unknown

Crystal Falls

74.8 miles away

Colorado

Easy

1.2 miles 200 ft

LiDAR

Macey Falls

76.3 miles away

Colorado

Moderate

6.0 miles Unknown

Missouri Falls

78.4 miles away

Colorado

Moderate

4.5 miles 800 ft

Snyder Falls

81.1 miles away

Colorado

Unknown

0.5 miles Unknown

Boulder Falls

83 miles away

Colorado

Easy

0.3 miles 50 ft

Snake River Falls

85.2 miles away

Colorado

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Showing the 12 closest of 17. For the rest, browse Colorado waterfalls.

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Colorado Springs

Are there free waterfalls near Colorado Springs?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Colorado Springs, including Helen Hunt Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Colorado Springs?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Colorado Springs, including Helen Hunt Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Colorado Springs?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Colorado Springs, including Helen Hunt Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Colorado Springs?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Colorado Springs, including Helen Hunt Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Colorado Springs?

The shortest waterfall hike near Colorado Springs is Helen Hunt Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Colorado Springs?

The tallest waterfall near Colorado Springs is Seven Falls at 181 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Colorado Springs?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Colorado Springs have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Colorado Springs?

The closest waterfall to Colorado Springs is Rainbow Falls, approximately 7.1 miles away.

What waterfalls are within a day trip of Colorado Springs?

Beyond the 5 waterfalls within 50 miles, 17 more are between 50 and 100 miles from Colorado Springs. The closest of those is Elk Falls, approximately 58.8 miles away.