Waterfall Hikes Near Fort Lupton, CO

8,164 residents
Denver Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fort Lupton? There are 23 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Fort Lupton. 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 40.0827°N, -104.8068°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fort Lupton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

22 of 23 gauged

22 waterfalls near Fort Lupton 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 Fern Falls Barely Flowing Grace Falls Barely Flowing Marguerite 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 96°F Sunny
Sun 95°F Sunny
Mon 90°F Sunny
Tue 89°F Sunny
Wed 90°F Sunny Best
Thu 96°F Sunny
Fri 100°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Fort Lupton

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Calypso Cascades Moderate · 53 cfs 59th percentile
  2. 2 Thunder Falls Moderate · 116 cfs 57th percentile
  3. 3 Timberline Falls Moderate · 116 cfs 57th percentile
  4. 4 Trio Falls Moderate · 116 cfs 57th percentile
  5. 5 War Dance Falls Moderate · 116 cfs 57th percentile
  6. 6 Ribbon Falls Moderate · 116 cfs 57th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fort Lupton (5 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 23 Waterfalls Near Fort Lupton

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fort Lupton

Are there free waterfalls near Fort Lupton?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Fort Lupton, including Boulder Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Fort Lupton?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Fort Lupton, including Adams Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Fort Lupton?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Fort Lupton, including Boulder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fort Lupton?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Fort Lupton, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fort Lupton?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Fort Lupton?

The tallest waterfall near Fort Lupton is Boulder Falls at 70 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Fort Lupton require permits?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Fort Lupton require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Fort Lupton?

Yes, 23 waterfalls near Fort Lupton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Fort Lupton?

The closest waterfall to Fort Lupton is Boulder Falls, approximately 29 miles away.

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