Waterfall Hikes Near Valdez, CO

12 residents
Denver Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Valdez? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Valdez. 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 37.1239°N, -104.6793°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Valdez

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 3 gauged

1 waterfall near Valdez has live flow data today

Trinchera Falls Moderate

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 98°F

Aft 90°F Sunny
Sun 94°F Patchy Smoke then Sunny
Mon 93°F Sunny
Tue 94°F Sunny
Wed 93°F Sunny
Thu 98°F Sunny Best
Fri 99°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Valdez

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Trinchera Falls Moderate · 0 cfs 49th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Valdez (2 waterfalls)

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

Folsom Falls waterfall

Folsom Falls

New Mexico
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Apache Falls waterfall

Apache Falls

31 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Valdez

Trinchera Falls

32.9 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Folsom Falls waterfall

Folsom Falls

New Mexico
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Apache Falls waterfall

Apache Falls

31 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Valdez

Are there free waterfalls near Valdez?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Valdez, including Apache Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Valdez?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Valdez, including Apache Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Valdez?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Valdez, including Apache Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Valdez?

The shortest waterfall hike near Valdez is Apache Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Valdez?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Valdez has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Valdez?

The closest waterfall to Valdez is Trinchera Falls, approximately 30.3 miles away.

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