Waterfall Hikes Near Salt Creek, CO

790 residents
Denver Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Salt Creek? There are 6 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Salt Creek. 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 38.2407°N, -104.5867°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Salt Creek

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 6 gauged

1 of 5 waterfalls near Salt Creek is flowing strongly today

Helen Hunt Falls Barely Flowing Saint Marys Falls Barely Flowing Seven Falls Barely Flowing Silver Cascade Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 95°F

Aft 97°F Sunny
Sun 98°F Sunny
Mon 96°F Sunny
Tue 96°F Sunny
Wed 95°F Sunny Best
Thu 100°F Sunny
Fri 103°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Salt Creek

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Rainbow Falls Strong · 7 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Helen Hunt Falls Barely Flowing · 1 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Saint Marys Falls Barely Flowing · 1 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Seven Falls Barely Flowing · 1 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Silver Cascade Falls Barely Flowing · 1 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Salt Creek (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.

Helen Hunt Falls waterfall

Helen Hunt Falls

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

Silver Cascade Falls

4.9 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.7 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Salt Creek (6 waterfalls)

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

Apache Falls waterfall

Apache Falls

31 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Seven Falls waterfall

Seven Falls

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

Saint Marys Falls

5.2 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

6.4 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles Unknown

All 6 Waterfalls Near Salt Creek

Apache Falls waterfall

Apache Falls

31 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Seven Falls waterfall

Seven Falls

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

Saint Marys Falls

5.2 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Helen Hunt Falls waterfall

Helen Hunt Falls

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

Silver Cascade Falls

4.9 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.7 miles 200 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

6.4 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Salt Creek

Are there free waterfalls near Salt Creek?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Salt Creek, including Apache Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Salt Creek?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Salt Creek, including Helen Hunt Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Salt Creek?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Salt Creek, including Apache Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Salt Creek?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near Salt Creek, including Apache Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Salt Creek?

The shortest waterfall hike near Salt Creek is Apache Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Salt Creek?

The tallest waterfall near Salt Creek is Seven Falls at 181 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Salt Creek?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Salt Creek have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Salt Creek?

The closest waterfall to Salt Creek is Apache Falls, approximately 35.9 miles away.

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