Waterfall Hikes Near Rangely, CO

2,382 residents
Denver Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rangely? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rangely. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.0861°N, -108.7795°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rangely

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

4 waterfalls near Rangely have live flow data today

Lower Disaster Falls Barely Flowing Upper Disaster Falls Barely Flowing Triplet Falls Barely Flowing West Fork Falls Low

Updated 37 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Partly Sunny · 96°F

Aft 96°F Partly Sunny Best
Wed 93°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 83°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 85°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Rangely

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 West Fork Falls Low · 1 cfs 11th percentile
  2. 2 Lower Disaster Falls Barely Flowing · 58 cfs 1st percentile
  3. 3 Upper Disaster Falls Barely Flowing · 58 cfs 1st percentile
  4. 4 Triplet Falls Barely Flowing · 58 cfs 1st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Rangely (1 waterfall)

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

West Fork Falls waterfall

West Fork Falls

40.2 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Rangely

Triplet Falls waterfall

Triplet Falls

32.4 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Disaster Falls waterfall

Lower Disaster Falls

35 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Disaster Falls waterfall

Upper Disaster Falls

35.3 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
West Fork Falls waterfall

West Fork Falls

40.2 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
4.5 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rangely

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rangely?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Rangely, including West Fork Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rangely?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Rangely, including West Fork Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rangely?

The shortest waterfall hike near Rangely is Lower Disaster Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Do any waterfalls near Rangely require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Rangely require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Rangely?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Rangely have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Rangely?

The closest waterfall to Rangely is Triplet Falls, approximately 32.5 miles away.

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