Waterfall Hikes in Colorado (CO)
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Colorado’s waterfalls are concentrated in high-elevation terrain — the Rocky Mountains, Continental Divide, San Juan and Front Range — and descend through alpine basins, glacial cirques, steep river gorges, canyon walls and western mesas where tributaries drop into deep valleys. Hikes range from numerous moderate backcountry treks and many short, family-friendly trails to a handful of drive-up and remote technical routes, with seasonal snowmelt, thin-air alpine settings and dramatic vertical relief distinguishing Colorado’s waterfall experiences. See waterfalls near major Colorado cities .
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Parks in Colorado
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- 1 Bedrock Falls Roaring · 135 cfs 100th percentile
- 2 Poudre Falls Roaring · 31 cfs 100th percentile
- 3 Timberline Falls Roaring · 21 cfs 97th percentile
- 4 Whitnach Falls Strong · 636 cfs 89th percentile
- 5 Agnes Vaille Falls Strong · 202 cfs 83rd percentile
- 6 The Falls Strong · 202 cfs 83rd percentile
Best Waterfall Hikes in Colorado
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