Waterfall Hikes Near Idaho Springs, CO

2,113 residents
Denver Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Thirty falls surround Idaho Springs, a fact most I-70 traffic never learns. Boulder Falls hands over its seventy feet for a 0.3 mile stroll in Boulder Canyon. Wild Basin, the quiet corner of Rocky Mountain National Park, keeps Copeland Falls at six tenths of a mile and Ouzel Falls out at 5.4. Elk Falls owns the long day, twelve miles round trip in Staunton State Park, 1,500 feet of climbing, a 75 foot drop for the effort, dogs allowed. Snake River Falls fills the in-between at two miles.

Located at 39.7444°N, -105.5006°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Idaho Springs

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

28 of 30 gauged

3 of 28 waterfalls near Idaho Springs are flowing strongly today

Boulder Falls Moderate Calypso Cascades Strong Chasm Falls Low Elk Falls Strong Fern Falls Low Grace Falls Low Granite Falls Low Horseshoe Falls Low Marguerite Falls Low Thousand Falls Low Missouri Falls Moderate Timberline Falls Moderate Snake River Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 72°F

Aft 73°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 73°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 68°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 58°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 64°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 67°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Fri 72°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Idaho Springs

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Elk Falls Strong · 14 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Snake River Falls Strong · 24 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 Calypso Cascades Strong · 37 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Missouri Falls Moderate · 42 cfs 64th percentile
  5. 5 Boulder Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 63rd percentile
  6. 6 Fern Falls Moderate · 13 cfs 51st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Idaho Springs (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

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

Copeland Falls

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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Idaho Springs (9 waterfalls)

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

Missouri Falls waterfall

Missouri Falls

4.3 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Elk Falls waterfall

Elk Falls

15.3 miles away
Colorado
Hard
12.0 miles 1,500 ft
Snake River Falls waterfall

Snake River Falls

21.2 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Idaho Springs

War Dance Falls waterfall

War Dance Falls

36.3 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
12.0 miles 800 ft
Marguerite Falls waterfall

Marguerite Falls

36.4 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Fern Falls waterfall

Fern Falls

36.5 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
7.6 miles Unknown
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

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

Cascade Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

38.4 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Thousand Falls waterfall

Thousand Falls

39.5 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Granite Falls waterfall

Granite Falls

39.5 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
10.0 miles Unknown
Lost Falls waterfall

Lost Falls

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

Chasm Falls

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Idaho Springs

Are there free waterfalls near Idaho Springs?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Idaho Springs, including Boulder Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Idaho Springs?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Idaho Springs?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Idaho Springs, including Boulder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Idaho Springs?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Idaho Springs, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Idaho Springs?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Idaho Springs?

The tallest waterfall near Idaho Springs is Elk Falls at 75 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Idaho Springs require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Idaho Springs?

Yes, 30 waterfalls near Idaho Springs have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Idaho Springs?

The closest waterfall to Idaho Springs is Missouri Falls, approximately 4.3 miles away.

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