Waterfall Hikes Near Tall Timber, CO

410 residents
Denver Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Tall Timber? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Tall Timber. 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 40.0151°N, -105.3498°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Tall Timber

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

28 of 30 gauged

28 waterfalls near Tall Timber 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 Boulder Falls Barely Flowing Calypso Cascades Low Chasm Falls Barely Flowing Elk Falls Moderate Fern Falls Barely Flowing Grace Falls Barely Flowing Granite Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Marguerite Falls Barely Flowing Thousand Falls Barely Flowing Missouri Falls Low Timberline Falls Moderate Snake River Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 80°F

Sat 86°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 86°F Sunny
Mon 82°F Sunny
Tue 80°F Sunny Best
Wed 82°F Sunny
Thu 88°F Sunny
Fri 91°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Tall Timber

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Elk Falls Moderate · 18 cfs 68th percentile
  2. 2 Mertensia Falls Moderate · 116 cfs 57th percentile
  3. 3 Ouzel Falls Moderate · 116 cfs 57th percentile
  4. 4 Lyric Falls Moderate · 116 cfs 57th percentile
  5. 5 Ribbon Falls Moderate · 116 cfs 57th percentile
  6. 6 War Dance Falls Moderate · 116 cfs 57th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Tall Timber (7 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.

Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

14.9 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
Copeland Falls waterfall

Copeland Falls

22.5 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Tall Timber (9 waterfalls)

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

Missouri Falls waterfall

Missouri Falls

1.6 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Tall Timber

Boulder Falls waterfall

Boulder Falls

14.9 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.3 miles 50 ft
Timberline Falls waterfall

Timberline Falls

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

Missouri Falls

1.6 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
4.5 miles 800 ft
Copeland Falls waterfall

Copeland Falls

22.5 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Calypso Cascades waterfall

Calypso Cascades

44.3 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
3.6 miles 700 ft
Ouzel Falls waterfall

Ouzel Falls

45 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
5.4 miles 950 ft
Lyric Falls waterfall

Lyric Falls

44.5 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mertensia Falls waterfall

Mertensia Falls

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

Columbine Falls

47.9 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Thunder Falls waterfall

Thunder Falls

48 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Trio Falls waterfall

Trio Falls

39.1 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
3.0 miles 500 ft
Fan Falls waterfall

Fan Falls

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

Ribbon Falls

49.9 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glacier Falls waterfall

Glacier Falls

1.2 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
4.0 miles 800 ft
Alberta Falls waterfall

Alberta Falls

38.3 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Easy
1.6 miles 200 ft
Timberline Falls waterfall

Timberline Falls

38.5 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Elk Falls waterfall

Elk Falls

18.3 miles away
Colorado
Hard
12.0 miles 1,500 ft
Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

41.1 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grace Falls waterfall

Grace Falls

41.4 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
War Dance Falls waterfall

War Dance Falls

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Tall Timber

Are there free waterfalls near Tall Timber?

There are 8 free waterfalls near Tall Timber, including Boulder Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Tall Timber?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Tall Timber, including Adams Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Tall Timber?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Tall Timber, including Boulder Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Tall Timber?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Tall Timber, including Adams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Tall Timber?

The shortest waterfall hike near Tall Timber is Adams Falls at 0.3 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Tall Timber?

The tallest waterfall near Tall Timber is Elk Falls at 75 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Tall Timber require permits?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Tall Timber require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Tall Timber?

Yes, 30 waterfalls near Tall Timber have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Tall Timber?

The closest waterfall to Tall Timber is Boulder Falls, approximately 2.8 miles away.

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