Waterfall Hikes Near Placerville, CO

347 residents
Denver Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Placerville? There are 12 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Placerville. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 38.0054°N, -108.0400°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Placerville

Find waterfalls to hike near Placerville

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Placerville (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.

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

12.8 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

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

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

Cornet Falls waterfall

Cornet Falls

Colorado
Moderate
1.0 miles 300 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

4.4 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ingram Falls waterfall

Ingram Falls

15.8 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bear Creek Falls waterfall

Bear Creek Falls

8.6 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

12.8 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Placerville With Waterfalls

Cornet Falls waterfall

Cornet Falls

Colorado
Moderate
1.0 miles 300 ft
Eagle Falls waterfall

Eagle Falls

14.2 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

4.4 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Ingram Falls waterfall

Ingram Falls

15.8 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bear Creek Falls waterfall

Bear Creek Falls

8.6 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

12.8 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Gray Copper Falls waterfall

Gray Copper Falls

20.3 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Treasure Falls waterfall

Treasure Falls

43 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.6 miles 200 ft
Crooke Falls waterfall

Crooke Falls

27.1 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Argenta Falls waterfall

Argenta Falls

Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
North Clear Creek Falls waterfall

North Clear Creek Falls

40.6 miles away
Colorado
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
South Clear Creek Falls waterfall

South Clear Creek Falls

41.1 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Placerville, Colorado

Lemon Hot Spring

Lemon Hot Spring

1.0 mi 91°F

Lemon Hot Spring emerges at 91°F from Bureau of Land Management property in San Miguel County at 7,320 feet elevation, where fe...

Dunton Hot Spring

13.6 mi 108°F

Dunton Hot Spring emerges at 108 degrees Fahrenheit in the remote San Juan Mountains at 8,850 feet, requiring a short walk thro...
Rico 2

Rico 2

15.3 mi

Rico 2 emerges at 8,777 feet elevation near the historic mining town of Rico in San Miguel County, positioned along Saint Lewis...

Geyser Warm Spring

15.9 mi 82°F

Geyser Warm Spring flows at 82 degrees Fahrenheit within San Juan National Forest's high-elevation terrain at 9,697 feet, requi...

Paradise Warm Spring

16.2 mi 115°F

Paradise Warm Spring emerges at 115°F at the substantial elevation of 8,659 feet near Mountain Village, where extremely high ch...
Ouray Hot Springs

Ouray Hot Springs

16.3 mi 156°F

Ouray Hot Springs surfaces at a scalding 156°F at 7,800 feet elevation, one of Colorado's hottest springs that demands careful ...

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