Waterfall Hikes Near Vail, CO

4,833 residents
Denver Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Vail? Luckily, there are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Vail, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 39.6385°N, -106.3613°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Vail

Find waterfalls to hike near Vail

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Vail (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Vail (9 waterfalls)

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

Snake River Falls waterfall

Snake River Falls

9.3 miles away

Colorado

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

25.2 miles away

Colorado

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 4.2 miles

Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Missouri Falls waterfall

Missouri Falls

6.9 miles away

Colorado

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 4.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 800 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Vail With Waterfalls

Snake River Falls waterfall

Snake River Falls

9.3 miles away

Colorado

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Snyder Falls waterfall

Snyder Falls

26.9 miles away

Colorado

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bedrock Falls waterfall

Bedrock Falls

44.9 miles away

Colorado

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bridal Veil Falls waterfall

Bridal Veil Falls

25.2 miles away

Colorado

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 4.2 miles

Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Whitnach Falls waterfall

Whitnach Falls

28.4 miles away

Colorado

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Missouri Falls waterfall

Missouri Falls

6.9 miles away

Colorado

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 4.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Adams Falls waterfall
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.6 miles

Elevation Gain: 79 ft

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

63.1 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Bessies Falls waterfall

Bessies Falls

26.8 miles away

Colorado

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Granite Falls waterfall

Granite Falls

41.1 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 10.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Timberline Falls waterfall

Timberline Falls

10.6 miles away

Colorado

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 8.1 miles

Elevation Gain: 1 ft

War Dance Falls waterfall

War Dance Falls

25.3 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 12.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 800 ft

Mertensia Falls waterfall

Mertensia Falls

17.9 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Fan Falls waterfall

Fan Falls

19.1 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Judd Falls waterfall

Colorado

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Thunder Falls waterfall

Thunder Falls

18.5 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Ouzel Falls waterfall

Ouzel Falls

15.5 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 5.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 950 ft

Trio Falls waterfall

Trio Falls

28.3 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Calypso Cascades waterfall

Calypso Cascades

24.1 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.6 miles

Elevation Gain: 700 ft

Lyric Falls waterfall

Lyric Falls

16.5 miles away
In Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft