Waterfall Hikes Near Empire, CO

447 residents
Denver Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Empire? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Empire. 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 39.7595°N, -105.6825°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Empire

Find waterfalls to hike near Empire

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Empire (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

49.2 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft

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

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

Missouri Falls waterfall

Missouri Falls

38.5 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Snake River Falls waterfall

Snake River Falls

21.2 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Elk Falls waterfall

Elk Falls

25.1 miles away
Colorado
Hard
12.0 miles 1,500 ft
Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

49.2 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Empire With Waterfalls

Missouri Falls waterfall

Missouri Falls

38.5 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Snake River Falls waterfall

Snake River Falls

21.2 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Timberline Falls waterfall

Timberline Falls

34.1 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Elk Falls waterfall

Elk Falls

25.1 miles away
Colorado
Hard
12.0 miles 1,500 ft
Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

49.2 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
Mertensia Falls waterfall

Mertensia Falls

39.3 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Fan Falls waterfall

Fan Falls

20.3 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Thunder Falls waterfall

Thunder Falls

37.4 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Ouzel Falls waterfall

Ouzel Falls

23.5 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
5.4 miles 950 ft
Trio Falls waterfall

Trio Falls

40.5 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Calypso Cascades waterfall

Calypso Cascades

23.6 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
3.6 miles 700 ft
Lyric Falls waterfall

Lyric Falls

38 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Timberline Falls waterfall

Timberline Falls

45.8 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ribbon Falls waterfall

Ribbon Falls

41.9 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Copeland Falls waterfall

Copeland Falls

30.6 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Glacier Falls waterfall

Glacier Falls

45.4 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Grace Falls waterfall

Grace Falls

42.5 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
War Dance Falls waterfall

War Dance Falls

48.7 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
12.0 miles 800 ft
Columbine Falls waterfall

Columbine Falls

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

Adams Falls

1.8 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
0.6 miles 79 ft

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