Waterfall Hikes Near Dacono, CO

6,260 residents
Denver Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Dacono? There are 29 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Dacono. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.0623°N, -104.9476°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Dacono

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 29 gauged

27 waterfalls near Dacono have live flow data today

Adams Falls Barely Flowing Alberta Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Columbine Falls Barely Flowing Copeland Falls Barely Flowing Fan Falls Barely Flowing Glacier Falls Barely Flowing Lyric Falls Barely Flowing Mertensia Falls Barely Flowing Ouzel Falls Barely Flowing Ribbon Falls Barely Flowing War Dance Falls Barely Flowing Trio Falls Barely Flowing Timberline Falls Barely Flowing Thunder Falls Barely Flowing Boulder Falls Barely Flowing Calypso Cascades Moderate Chasm Falls Barely Flowing Elk Falls Moderate Fern Falls Barely Flowing Grace Falls Barely Flowing Granite Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Marguerite Falls Barely Flowing Thousand Falls Barely Flowing Missouri Falls Low Timberline Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 90°F

Aft 95°F Sunny
Sun 94°F Sunny
Mon 89°F Sunny
Tue 88°F Sunny
Wed 90°F Sunny Best
Thu 95°F Sunny
Fri 99°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Dacono

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Elk Falls Moderate · 15 cfs 62nd percentile
  2. 2 Calypso Cascades Moderate · 53 cfs 59th percentile
  3. 3 Mertensia Falls Moderate · 116 cfs 57th percentile
  4. 4 Ouzel Falls Moderate · 116 cfs 57th percentile
  5. 5 Lyric Falls Moderate · 116 cfs 57th percentile
  6. 6 Ribbon Falls Moderate · 116 cfs 57th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Dacono (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

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

Copeland Falls

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

All 29 Waterfalls Near Dacono

Fern Falls waterfall

Fern Falls

33.6 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

3 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
0.6 miles 79 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

34 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
0.5 miles 200 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

35.4 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Elk Falls waterfall

Elk Falls

18.3 miles away
Colorado
Hard
12.0 miles 1,500 ft
Thousand Falls waterfall

Thousand Falls

36.5 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Granite Falls waterfall

Granite Falls

36.6 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lost Falls waterfall

Lost Falls

36.9 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Chasm Falls waterfall

Chasm Falls

37.2 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Dacono

Are there free waterfalls near Dacono?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Dacono?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Dacono?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Dacono, including Boulder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Dacono?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Dacono, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Dacono?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Dacono?

The tallest waterfall near Dacono is Elk Falls at 75 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Dacono require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Dacono?

Yes, 29 waterfalls near Dacono have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Dacono?

The closest waterfall to Dacono is Boulder Falls, approximately 22.1 miles away.

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