Waterfall Hikes Near Loveland, CO

76,500 residents
Denver Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Loveland is the front door to Big Thompson Canyon, and US 34 climbs from town straight up to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. Alberta Falls makes the classic first trip, 1.6 miles round trip to a 30-foot drop from the Glacier Gorge trailhead. Chasm Falls hangs off Old Fall River Road and needs 0.6 miles of walking. Bridal Veil Falls comes in from the park's quieter north side at 6.2 miles. Twenty-nine falls land within fifty miles, and Lost Falls, three miles out with 500 feet of gain, allows dogs.

Located at 40.4166°N, -105.0623°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Loveland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 29 gauged

1 of 27 waterfalls near Loveland is flowing strongly today

Boulder Falls Barely Flowing Calypso Cascades Moderate Chasm Falls Barely Flowing Fern Falls Low Grace Falls Low Granite Falls Low Horseshoe Falls Low Marguerite Falls Low Thousand Falls Low Missouri Falls Moderate Poudre Falls Barely Flowing Timberline Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Patchy Smoke · 94°F

Tod 94°F Patchy Smoke Best
Wed 92°F Patchy Smoke
Thu 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 80°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 82°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 83°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 86°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Loveland

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Timberline Falls Strong · 20 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Calypso Cascades Moderate · 42 cfs 40th percentile
  3. 3 Missouri Falls Moderate · 54 cfs 39th percentile
  4. 4 Boulder Falls Low · 0 cfs 24th percentile
  5. 5 Fern Falls Low · 16 cfs 13th percentile
  6. 6 Grace Falls Low · 16 cfs 13th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Loveland (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.

Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

34.3 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Chasm Falls waterfall

Chasm Falls

In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

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

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

Lost Falls waterfall

Lost Falls

27 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Loveland

Mertensia Falls waterfall

Mertensia Falls

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

War Dance Falls

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

Boulder Falls

23.4 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
Timberline Falls waterfall

Timberline Falls

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

Granite Falls

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

Cascade Falls

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

Adams Falls

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

Poudre Falls

47.9 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Missouri Falls waterfall

Missouri Falls

22.9 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Loveland

Are there free waterfalls near Loveland?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Loveland, including Boulder Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Loveland?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Loveland?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Loveland?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Loveland, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Loveland?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Loveland?

The tallest waterfall near Loveland is Boulder Falls at 70 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Loveland require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Loveland?

Yes, 29 waterfalls near Loveland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Loveland?

The closest waterfall to Loveland is Bridal Veil Falls, approximately 21.6 miles away.

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