Waterfall Hikes Near Red Feather Lakes, CO

428 residents
Denver Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Red Feather Lakes? There are 27 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Red Feather Lakes. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 40.8071°N, -105.5864°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Red Feather Lakes

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

25 of 27 gauged

25 waterfalls near Red Feather Lakes have live flow data today

Adams Falls Barely Flowing Alberta Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Columbine Falls Barely Flowing Copeland Falls Barely Flowing Fan Falls Barely Flowing Glacier Falls Barely Flowing Lyric Falls Barely Flowing Mertensia Falls Barely Flowing Ouzel Falls Barely Flowing Ribbon Falls Barely Flowing War Dance Falls Barely Flowing Trio Falls Barely Flowing Timberline Falls Barely Flowing Thunder Falls Barely Flowing Calypso Cascades Moderate Chasm Falls Barely Flowing Fern Falls Low Grace Falls Low Granite Falls Low Horseshoe Falls Low Marguerite Falls Low Thousand Falls Low Poudre Falls Moderate Timberline Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 71°F

Aft 75°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 77°F Sunny
Sun 78°F Sunny
Mon 71°F Sunny Best
Tue 74°F Sunny
Wed 77°F Sunny
Thu 80°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Red Feather Lakes

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Poudre Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 70th percentile
  2. 2 Calypso Cascades Moderate · 53 cfs 59th percentile
  3. 3 Timberline Falls Moderate · 22 cfs 53rd percentile
  4. 4 Ribbon Falls Moderate · 100 cfs 28th percentile
  5. 5 Ouzel Falls Moderate · 100 cfs 28th percentile
  6. 6 Mertensia Falls Moderate · 100 cfs 28th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Red Feather Lakes (6 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.

Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

35.4 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
0.5 miles 50 ft
Chasm Falls waterfall

Chasm Falls

37.2 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Red Feather Lakes (6 waterfalls)

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

Lost Falls waterfall

Lost Falls

36.9 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Poudre Falls waterfall

Poudre Falls

48 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Red Feather Lakes

Fan Falls waterfall

Fan Falls

48.6 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Mertensia Falls waterfall

Mertensia Falls

47.3 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
War Dance Falls waterfall

War Dance Falls

33.3 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
12.0 miles 800 ft
Granite Falls waterfall

Granite Falls

36.6 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

34 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
0.5 miles 200 ft
Timberline Falls waterfall

Timberline Falls

40.1 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Adams Falls waterfall

Adams Falls

3 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
0.6 miles 79 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Red Feather Lakes

Are there free waterfalls near Red Feather Lakes?

There are 6 free waterfalls near Red Feather Lakes, including Cascade Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Red Feather Lakes?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Red Feather Lakes, including Adams Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Red Feather Lakes?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Red Feather Lakes, including Cascade Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Red Feather Lakes?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Red Feather Lakes, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Red Feather Lakes?

The shortest waterfall hike near Red Feather Lakes is Adams Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Red Feather Lakes?

The tallest waterfall near Red Feather Lakes is Ouzel Falls at 40 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Red Feather Lakes require permits?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Red Feather Lakes require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Red Feather Lakes?

Yes, 27 waterfalls near Red Feather Lakes have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Red Feather Lakes?

The closest waterfall to Red Feather Lakes is Lost Falls, approximately 15.7 miles away.

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