Waterfall Hikes Near Gunnison, CO

6,629 residents
Denver Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Gunnison works as a hub, with falls up every valley out of town. Judd Falls near Gothic, past Crested Butte, is a two mile round trip with 300 feet of gain and dogs allowed. North Clear Creek Falls drops 100 feet within sight of its parking area off Highway 149. Argenta Falls is another drive-up. Crooke Falls takes three miles and 500 feet of climbing. Saguache Falls is an easy mile. Thirteen falls sit in the radius.

Located at 38.5480°N, -106.9246°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gunnison

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

7 of 13 waterfalls near Gunnison are flowing strongly today

Agnes Vaille Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate Argenta Falls Roaring North Clear Creek Falls Roaring Saguache Falls Roaring South Clear Creek Falls Roaring Bedrock Falls Moderate Crooke Falls Strong Treasure Falls Strong Hayes Creek Falls Moderate Judd Falls Roaring Whitnach Falls Moderate Snyder Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 69°F

Aft 69°F Sunny Best
Sun 69°F Partly Sunny
Mon 60°F Rain Showers Likely
Tue 60°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 63°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 68°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 69°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Gunnison

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Judd Falls Roaring · 6 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Argenta Falls Roaring · 83 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 North Clear Creek Falls Roaring · 83 cfs 91st percentile
  4. 4 Saguache Falls Roaring · 83 cfs 91st percentile
  5. 5 South Clear Creek Falls Roaring · 83 cfs 91st percentile
  6. 6 Crooke Falls Strong · 57 cfs 88th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Gunnison (8 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.

Judd Falls waterfall

Judd Falls

22.4 miles away
Colorado
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Saguache Falls in Colorado, about 126 feet of drop LiDAR

Saguache Falls

34.8 miles away
Colorado
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Agnes Vaille Falls waterfall

Agnes Vaille Falls

37.6 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Argenta Falls waterfall

Argenta Falls

42.9 miles away
Colorado
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
North Clear Creek Falls waterfall

North Clear Creek Falls

43.7 miles away
Colorado
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

All 13 Waterfalls Near Gunnison

Judd Falls waterfall

Judd Falls

22.4 miles away
Colorado
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Saguache Falls in Colorado, about 126 feet of drop LiDAR

Saguache Falls

34.8 miles away
Colorado
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Agnes Vaille Falls waterfall

Agnes Vaille Falls

37.6 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Crooke Falls in Colorado, about 95 feet of drop LiDAR

Crooke Falls

42.5 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Argenta Falls waterfall

Argenta Falls

42.9 miles away
Colorado
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
North Clear Creek Falls waterfall

North Clear Creek Falls

43.7 miles away
Colorado
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Hayes Creek Falls waterfall

Hayes Creek Falls

43.7 miles away
Colorado
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Bedrock Falls waterfall

Bedrock Falls

44.1 miles away
Colorado
Unknown
0.6 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Whitnach Falls in Colorado, about 218 feet of drop LiDAR

Whitnach Falls

44.2 miles away
Colorado
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Treasure Falls waterfall

Treasure Falls

44.3 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.6 miles 200 ft
South Clear Creek Falls waterfall

South Clear Creek Falls

45.1 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Snyder Falls waterfall

Snyder Falls

45.8 miles away
Colorado
Unknown
0.5 miles Unknown
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

47.5 miles away
Colorado
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gunnison

Are there free waterfalls near Gunnison?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Gunnison, including Agnes Vaille Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Gunnison?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Gunnison, including Agnes Vaille Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gunnison?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Gunnison, including Agnes Vaille Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gunnison?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Gunnison, including Agnes Vaille Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gunnison?

The shortest waterfall hike near Gunnison is Agnes Vaille Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Gunnison?

The tallest waterfall near Gunnison is Treasure Falls at 105 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Gunnison?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Gunnison have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Gunnison?

The closest waterfall to Gunnison is Judd Falls, approximately 22.4 miles away.

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