Waterfall Hikes Near Parker, CO

58,733 residents
Denver Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Colorado Springs supplies most of what Parker's seven fall page offers, and dogs ride along on every trail listed. Helen Hunt Falls pours 35 feet practically at the road in North Cheyenne Canon, with Silver Cascade waiting 0.7 miles further up the path. Seven Falls stacks its 181 feet behind a short climb. Near Manitou Springs, Rainbow Falls takes half a mile. Anyone after a full day has Elk Falls, a hard twelve mile round trip at Staunton State Park gaining 1,500 feet, or Saint Marys Falls at 6.3.

Located at 39.5084°N, -104.7753°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Parker

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

1 of 7 waterfalls near Parker is flowing strongly today

Elk Falls Strong Helen Hunt Falls Moderate Saint Marys Falls Moderate Seven Falls Moderate Silver Cascade Falls Moderate Missouri Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 80°F

Sat 82°F Sunny
Sun 80°F Sunny
Mon 84°F Sunny
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 82°F Sunny
Thu 80°F Sunny Best
Fri 81°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Parker

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Missouri Falls Strong · 42 cfs 77th percentile
  2. 2 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 60th percentile
  3. 3 Elk Falls Moderate · 12 cfs 53rd percentile
  4. 4 Helen Hunt Falls Moderate · 2 cfs 35th percentile
  5. 5 Saint Marys Falls Moderate · 2 cfs 35th percentile
  6. 6 Seven Falls Moderate · 2 cfs 35th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Parker (3 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.

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

37.6 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Helen Hunt Falls waterfall

Helen Hunt Falls

40.6 miles away
Colorado
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Silver Cascade Falls waterfall

Silver Cascade Falls

40.8 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.7 miles 200 ft

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

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

Elk Falls waterfall

Elk Falls

27.1 miles away
Colorado
Hard
12.0 miles 1,500 ft
Seven Falls waterfall

Seven Falls

40.1 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
0.8 miles 224 ft
Saint Marys Falls waterfall

Saint Marys Falls

42.1 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
6.3 miles Unknown

All 7 Waterfalls Near Parker

Elk Falls waterfall

Elk Falls

27.1 miles away
Colorado
Hard
12.0 miles 1,500 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

37.6 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Seven Falls waterfall

Seven Falls

40.1 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
0.8 miles 224 ft
Helen Hunt Falls waterfall

Helen Hunt Falls

40.6 miles away
Colorado
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Silver Cascade Falls waterfall

Silver Cascade Falls

40.8 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.7 miles 200 ft
Saint Marys Falls waterfall

Saint Marys Falls

42.1 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
6.3 miles Unknown
Missouri Falls waterfall

Missouri Falls

46.5 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Parker

Are there free waterfalls near Parker?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Parker, including Helen Hunt Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Parker?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Parker, including Helen Hunt Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Parker?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Parker, including Elk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Parker?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Parker, including Elk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Parker?

The shortest waterfall hike near Parker is Elk Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Parker?

The tallest waterfall near Parker is Seven Falls at 181 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Parker?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Parker have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Parker?

The closest waterfall to Parker is Elk Falls, approximately 27.1 miles away.

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