Waterfall Hikes Near Nederland, CO

1,413 residents
Denver Time Zone
31 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Nederland keeps Boulder Falls just minutes down the canyon, a 70-footer at the end of a 0.3-mile path, dogs allowed. Head north on the Peak to Peak and the Wild Basin section of Rocky Mountain National Park takes over. One trail there passes Copeland Falls at 0.6 miles, reaches Calypso Cascades at 3.6, and carries on to Ouzel Falls, 5.4 miles round trip with 950 feet of climbing. Timberline Falls is the long haul at 8.1 miles. Thirty-one falls sit inside fifty miles.

Located at 39.9633°N, -105.5071°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Nederland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 31 gauged

7 of 29 waterfalls near Nederland are flowing strongly today

Adams Falls Barely Flowing Alberta Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Columbine Falls Barely Flowing Copeland Falls Barely Flowing Fan Falls Barely Flowing Glacier Falls Barely Flowing Lyric Falls Barely Flowing Mertensia Falls Barely Flowing Ouzel Falls Barely Flowing Ribbon Falls Barely Flowing War Dance Falls Barely Flowing Trio Falls Barely Flowing Timberline Falls Barely Flowing Thunder Falls Barely Flowing Boulder Falls Moderate Calypso Cascades Barely Flowing Chasm Falls Moderate Elk Falls Strong Fern Falls Strong Grace Falls Strong Granite Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Marguerite Falls Strong Thousand Falls Strong Missouri Falls Moderate Poudre Falls Barely Flowing Timberline Falls Barely Flowing Snake River Falls Moderate

Updated 35 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 63°F

Fri 51°F Sunny
Sat 66°F Sunny
Sun 63°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 60°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 63°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 64°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 61°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Nederland

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Thousand Falls Strong · 15 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Fern Falls Strong · 15 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Grace Falls Strong · 15 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Granite Falls Strong · 15 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Horseshoe Falls Strong · 15 cfs 87th percentile
  6. 6 Marguerite Falls Strong · 15 cfs 87th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Nederland (9 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

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

Copeland Falls

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

All 31 Waterfalls Near Nederland

Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

6.4 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
Missouri Falls waterfall

Missouri Falls

6.9 miles away
Colorado
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Timberline Falls waterfall

Timberline Falls

10.6 miles away
Colorado
Hard
8.1 miles Unknown
Copeland Falls waterfall

Copeland Falls

14.5 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Calypso Cascades waterfall

Calypso Cascades

14.8 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
3.6 miles 700 ft
Ouzel Falls waterfall

Ouzel Falls

15.5 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
5.4 miles 950 ft
Lyric Falls waterfall

Lyric Falls

16.5 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Mertensia Falls waterfall

Mertensia Falls

17.9 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Columbine Falls waterfall

Columbine Falls

18.4 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Hard
8.0 miles Unknown
Thunder Falls waterfall

Thunder Falls

18.5 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Hard
14.0 miles Unknown
Trio Falls waterfall

Trio Falls

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

Fan Falls

19.1 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Ribbon Falls waterfall

Ribbon Falls

20.5 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
4.5 miles Unknown
Glacier Falls waterfall

Glacier Falls

22 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Alberta Falls waterfall

Alberta Falls

22.2 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Timberline Falls waterfall

Timberline Falls

22.4 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Hard
8.1 miles Unknown
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

24.9 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
6.2 miles Unknown
Grace Falls waterfall

Grace Falls

25.3 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
8.0 miles Unknown
War Dance Falls waterfall

War Dance Falls

25.3 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Hard
Unknown Unknown
Marguerite Falls waterfall

Marguerite Falls

25.5 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Nederland

Are there free waterfalls near Nederland?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Nederland?

There are 9 easy waterfall hikes near Nederland, including Adams Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Nederland?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Nederland, including Boulder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Nederland?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near Nederland, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Nederland?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Nederland?

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

Do any waterfalls near Nederland require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Nederland?

Yes, 31 waterfalls near Nederland have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Nederland?

The closest waterfall to Nederland is Boulder Falls, approximately 6.4 miles away.

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