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

3 of 29 waterfalls near Nederland 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 Poudre Falls Moderate Timberline Falls Moderate Snake River Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 68°F

Aft 68°F Sunny
Sun 68°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 64°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 55°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 61°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 63°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Fri 68°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Nederland

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 Poudre Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 66th percentile
  5. 5 Missouri Falls Moderate · 42 cfs 64th percentile
  6. 6 Boulder Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 63rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Nederland (8 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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Nederland (10 waterfalls)

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

Missouri Falls waterfall

Missouri Falls

6.9 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 31 Waterfalls Near Nederland

Fern Falls waterfall

Fern Falls

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

Adams Falls

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

Cascade Falls

26 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
0.5 miles 200 ft
Elk Falls waterfall

Elk Falls

26.3 miles away
Colorado
Hard
12.0 miles 1,500 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

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

Thousand Falls

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

Granite Falls

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

Lost Falls

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

Chasm Falls

29.2 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Snake River Falls waterfall

Snake River Falls

31.6 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Poudre Falls waterfall

Poudre Falls

46.4 miles away
Colorado
Drive Up
0.4 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Nederland

Are there free waterfalls near Nederland?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Nederland, including Boulder Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Nederland?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Nederland, including Adams Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Nederland?

There are 10 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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