Waterfall Hikes Near Parachute, CO

1,555 residents

Denver Time Zone

9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Eight falls sit within reach of Parachute, a small town on I-70. East Fork Falls and East Middle Fork Falls each run two miles round trip with dogs welcome. West Fork Falls goes 4.5. Rifle Falls pours 70 feet over a travertine cliff in three channels, an easy 1.5 mile loop through Rifle Falls State Park. Bridal Veil Falls is the giant of the page at 365 feet, reached by 4.2 hard miles. Hayes Creek Falls is a roadside stop.

Located at 39.4508°N, -108.0529°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Parachute

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 9 gauged

4 of 8 waterfalls near Parachute are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Partly Sunny · 96°F

Tod 96°F Partly Sunny Best

Wed 92°F Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Thu 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Fri 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sat 86°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sun 88°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Mon 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Parachute (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

47.9 miles away

Colorado

Easy

1.5 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Parachute (7 waterfalls)

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

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

40.2 miles away

Colorado

Moderate

4.5 miles 500 ft

Bridal Veil Falls

36.9 miles away

36.9 miles away

Colorado

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Spouting Rock

8 miles away

Colorado

Hard

1.2 miles 1,200 ft

South Fork Falls

23.3 miles away

Colorado

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Whitnach Falls

15 miles away

Colorado

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Hayes Creek Falls

22.4 miles away

Colorado

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Parachute

Are there free waterfalls near Parachute?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Parachute?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Parachute?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Parachute?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Parachute?

The shortest waterfall hike near Parachute is Bridal Veil Falls at 1.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Parachute?

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

Do any waterfalls near Parachute require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Parachute?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Parachute have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Parachute?

The closest waterfall to Parachute is East Fork Falls, approximately 7.1 miles away.

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