Waterfall Hikes Near Leadville, CO

2,622 residents
Denver Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Waterfall trips out of Leadville usually cross a pass or two. Down toward Nathrop, Agnes Vaille Falls repays a bit more than half a mile of walking and about a hundred feet of climb, dogs fine. Judd Falls near Crested Butte makes an easy two-mile round trip. Highway 133 serves up Hayes Creek Falls straight from the shoulder. Snyder and Bedrock stay near the half-mile mark. Nine falls show on the page, most peaking in June when the snow finally lets go.

Located at 39.2473°N, -106.2934°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Leadville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

2 of 9 waterfalls near Leadville are flowing strongly today

Agnes Vaille Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate Bedrock Falls Moderate Elk Falls Moderate Hayes Creek Falls Barely Flowing Judd Falls Moderate Whitnach Falls Roaring Snyder Falls Low Snake River Falls Roaring

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms · 72°F

Tod 74°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 72°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Thu 70°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 67°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 67°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 68°F Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 69°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Leadville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Whitnach Falls Roaring · 650 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Snake River Falls Roaring · 32 cfs 94th percentile
  3. 3 Bedrock Falls Strong · 129 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Agnes Vaille Falls Moderate · 196 cfs 55th percentile
  5. 5 The Falls Moderate · 196 cfs 55th percentile
  6. 6 Elk Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 46th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Leadville (2 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.

Agnes Vaille Falls waterfall

Agnes Vaille Falls

9.8 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Leadville (5 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

All 9 Waterfalls Near Leadville

Snyder Falls waterfall

Snyder Falls

47 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bedrock Falls waterfall

Bedrock Falls

41.5 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Agnes Vaille Falls waterfall

Agnes Vaille Falls

9.8 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

9.8 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snake River Falls waterfall

Snake River Falls

33.2 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Whitnach Falls

15 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Judd Falls waterfall

Judd Falls

43.7 miles away
Colorado
Easy
2.0 miles 300 ft
Hayes Creek Falls waterfall

Hayes Creek Falls

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

Elk Falls

34.4 miles away
Colorado
Hard
12.0 miles 1,500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Leadville

Are there free waterfalls near Leadville?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Leadville, including Agnes Vaille Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Leadville?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Leadville, including Agnes Vaille Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Leadville?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Leadville, including Agnes Vaille Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Leadville?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Leadville, including Agnes Vaille Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Leadville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Leadville is Agnes Vaille Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Leadville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Leadville?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Leadville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Leadville?

The closest waterfall to Leadville is Snyder Falls, approximately 15.1 miles away.

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