Waterfall Hikes Near Dinosaur, CO

495 residents
Denver Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Dinosaur? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Dinosaur. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.2399°N, -109.0066°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Dinosaur

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

4 waterfalls near Dinosaur have live flow data today

Lower Disaster Falls Barely Flowing Upper Disaster Falls Barely Flowing Triplet Falls Barely Flowing Merkley Drop Moderate

Updated 38 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 83°F

Aft 94°F Partly Sunny
Wed 90°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 82°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 81°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 83°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mon 88°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Dinosaur

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Merkley Drop Moderate · 103 cfs 44th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Disaster Falls Barely Flowing · 58 cfs 1st percentile
  3. 3 Upper Disaster Falls Barely Flowing · 58 cfs 1st percentile
  4. 4 Triplet Falls Barely Flowing · 58 cfs 1st percentile

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All 4 Waterfalls Near Dinosaur

Triplet Falls waterfall

Triplet Falls

32.4 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Disaster Falls waterfall

Lower Disaster Falls

35 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Disaster Falls waterfall

Upper Disaster Falls

35.3 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Merkley Drop

Utah
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Dinosaur

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Dinosaur?

The shortest waterfall hike near Dinosaur is Lower Disaster Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Do any waterfalls near Dinosaur require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Dinosaur require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Dinosaur?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Dinosaur have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Dinosaur?

The closest waterfall to Dinosaur is Triplet Falls, approximately 20.2 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

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Warm Springs (Moffat County, Colorado)

17.5 mi

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Split Mountain Warm Springs

20.1 mi 86°F

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