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

8 waterfalls near Parachute have live flow data today

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

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 79°F Sunny

Sun 80°F Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Mon 70°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Tue 70°F Chance Rain Showers

Wed 75°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Thu 78°F Sunny Best

Fri 78°F Sunny

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Parachute (2 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.

Rifle Falls

26.1 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

7.1 miles away

Colorado

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

LiDAR

East Middle Fork Falls

8.4 miles away

Colorado

Moderate

2.0 miles 500 ft

West Fork Falls

13.3 miles away

Colorado

Moderate

4.5 miles 500 ft

Bridal Veil Falls

43.8 miles away

Colorado

Hard

4.2 miles Unknown

All 9 Waterfalls Near Parachute

East Fork Falls

7.1 miles away

Colorado

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

LiDAR

East Middle Fork Falls

8.4 miles away

Colorado

Moderate

2.0 miles 500 ft

West Fork Falls

13.3 miles away

Colorado

Moderate

4.5 miles 500 ft

Rifle Falls

26.1 miles away

Colorado

Easy

1.5 miles 100 ft

Bridal Veil Falls

43.8 miles away

Colorado

Hard

4.2 miles Unknown

Spouting Rock

43.8 miles away

Colorado

Hard

1.2 miles 1,200 ft

South Fork Falls

46.9 miles away

Colorado

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

LiDAR

Whitnach Falls

47.7 miles away

Colorado

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Hayes Creek Falls

48.1 miles away

Colorado

Drive Up

Unknown Unknown

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 are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Parachute, including Hayes Creek 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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