Waterfall Hikes Near New Castle, CO

4,874 residents
Denver Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near New Castle? There are 10 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of New Castle. 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 39.5776°N, -107.5267°W

Map of Waterfalls Near New Castle

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 10 gauged

1 of 8 waterfalls near New Castle is flowing strongly today

Bridal Veil Falls Barely Flowing East Fork Falls Low East Middle Fork Falls Low West Fork Falls Low Hayes Creek Falls Barely Flowing Rifle Falls Moderate Whitnach Falls Roaring South Fork Falls Low

Updated 22 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely · 85°F

Tod 95°F Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 92°F Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely Best
Fri 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 86°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near New Castle

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 Rifle Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 32nd percentile
  3. 3 East Fork Falls Moderate · 2 cfs 26th percentile
  4. 4 East Middle Fork Falls Moderate · 2 cfs 26th percentile
  5. 5 West Fork Falls Moderate · 2 cfs 26th percentile
  6. 6 South Fork Falls Low · 0 cfs 13th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near New Castle (1 waterfall)

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.

Rifle Falls waterfall

Rifle Falls

47.9 miles away
Colorado
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around New Castle (7 waterfalls)

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

Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

36.9 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
South Fork Falls waterfall

South Fork Falls

23.3 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
East Fork Falls waterfall

East Fork Falls

24.5 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

East Middle Fork Falls

34.2 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft

All 10 Waterfalls Near New Castle

Rifle Falls waterfall

Rifle Falls

47.9 miles away
Colorado
Easy
1.5 miles 100 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

36.9 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spouting Rock waterfall

Spouting Rock

8 miles away
Colorado
Hard
1.2 miles 1,200 ft
South Fork Falls waterfall

South Fork Falls

23.3 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
East Fork Falls waterfall

East Fork Falls

24.5 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

East Middle Fork Falls

34.2 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
West Fork Falls waterfall

West Fork Falls

40.2 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

Bessies Falls

26.8 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Whitnach Falls

15 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hayes Creek Falls waterfall

Hayes Creek Falls

22.4 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near New Castle

Are there free waterfalls near New Castle?

There are 5 free waterfalls near New Castle, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near New Castle?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near New Castle, including Rifle Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in New Castle?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near New Castle, including Bridal Veil Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near New Castle?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near New Castle, including Bridal Veil Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near New Castle?

The shortest waterfall hike near New Castle is Bessies Falls at 1.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near New Castle?

The tallest waterfall near New Castle is Bridal Veil Falls at 365 feet.

Do any waterfalls near New Castle require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near New Castle requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around New Castle?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near New Castle have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to New Castle?

The closest waterfall to New Castle is Rifle Falls, approximately 12.2 miles away.

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