Waterfall Hikes Near Keystone, CO

995 residents
Denver Time Zone
28 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Keystone? There are 28 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Keystone. 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 39.5901°N, -105.9383°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Keystone

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

28 of 28 gauged

3 of 28 waterfalls near Keystone are flowing strongly today

Bedrock Falls Moderate Boulder Falls Low Calypso Cascades Strong Elk Falls Moderate Fern Falls Moderate Grace Falls Moderate Granite Falls Moderate Marguerite Falls Moderate Missouri Falls Moderate Timberline Falls Roaring The Falls Roaring Snyder Falls Moderate Snake River Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Patchy Smoke · 69°F

Aft 69°F Patchy Smoke Best
Wed 67°F Patchy Smoke
Thu 63°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 63°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 62°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 64°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 65°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Keystone

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Bedrock Falls Roaring · 135 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 The Falls Roaring · 207 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Timberline Falls Roaring · 21 cfs 97th percentile
  4. 4 Calypso Cascades Strong · 43 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Missouri Falls Moderate · 57 cfs 73rd percentile
  6. 6 Snake River Falls Moderate · 28 cfs 64th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Keystone (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.

Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

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

Cascade Falls

In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
0.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Keystone (8 waterfalls)

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

Snake River Falls waterfall

Snake River Falls

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

Elk Falls

34.4 miles away
Colorado
Hard
12.0 miles 1,500 ft
Missouri Falls waterfall

Missouri Falls

22.9 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 28 Waterfalls Near Keystone

Snake River Falls waterfall

Snake River Falls

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

Elk Falls

34.4 miles away
Colorado
Hard
12.0 miles 1,500 ft
Missouri Falls waterfall

Missouri Falls

22.9 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

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

Cascade Falls

In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
0.5 miles 200 ft
Granite Falls waterfall

Granite Falls

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

Timberline Falls

36.2 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

23.4 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
War Dance Falls waterfall

War Dance Falls

20.6 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
12.0 miles 800 ft
Mertensia Falls waterfall

Mertensia Falls

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

Fan Falls

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

Thunder Falls

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

Ouzel Falls

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

Trio Falls

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

Calypso Cascades

40.4 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
3.6 miles 700 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

9.8 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lyric Falls waterfall

Lyric Falls

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

Timberline Falls

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

Ribbon Falls

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

Copeland Falls

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Keystone

Are there free waterfalls near Keystone?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Keystone, including Boulder Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Keystone?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Keystone?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Keystone, including Boulder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Keystone?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Keystone, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Keystone?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Keystone?

The tallest waterfall near Keystone is Elk Falls at 75 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Keystone require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Keystone?

Yes, 28 waterfalls near Keystone have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Keystone?

The closest waterfall to Keystone is Snake River Falls, approximately 4.9 miles away.

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