When the weather in Colorado is absolutely glorious, it means it’s time to get out and celebrate with an epic road trip around our beautiful state. Not sure where to go? Why not start by visiting a few of our resident waterfalls? Go ahead: Grab a friend, gas up the car and print this map for an unforgettable trip showcasing some of the best Colorado waterfalls. After taking our virtual tour, if you decide to hit the road to see these cascading falls in person, be sure to use our ultimate road trip packing list to make prepping a breeze!
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Feel free to start wherever is closest to you—but in this case, we will be starting in Colorado Springs. You can use this interactive map of Colorado waterfalls for driving directions.
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- Seven Falls (Colorado Springs)
Yelp / JM What better way to begin your trip than by seeing seven cascading waterfalls at once at the aptly named Seven Falls. For an even more delightful experience, visit during the evening hours to see the Falls light up in an array of vibrant colors. The Broadmoor Seven Falls, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, USA
- Helen Hunt Falls (Colorado Springs)
Yelp / Adrienne H. I know you haven’t been driving long, but… it’s time to get out and stretch your legs. Take your time and hike around beautiful North Cheyenne Cañon Park before viewing the Falls. Clocking in at 35 feet, Helen Hunt Falls is certainly one of the most dramatic in the state. Helen Hunt Falls, Colorado 80906, USA
- Rainbow Falls (Manitou Springs)
TripAdvisor / Rnbmcgough Don’t let the ample amounts of graffiti dissuade you from visiting this remarkable 46-foot wonder. Manitou Springs, CO 80829, USA
- Bridal Veil Falls (Idaho Springs)
Flickr/Wally Gobetz Lunch time! How does Beau Jo’s sound? Ask for a table near a window facing the Interstate so you can gaze out at the elegant Falls while you dip your Colorado-style pizza in honey. Bridal Veil Falls, Colorado 81426, USA
- Hanging Lake (Glenwood Springs)
Flickr/Bryce Bradford Have I ever mentioned how much I love Hanging Lake’s waterfalls? Hanging Lake, Colorado 81601, USA
- Zapata Falls (Mosca)
Flickr/Jeff The last stop of your memorable road trip is Zapata Falls, which are located at the bottom of the incredible Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Take your time and enjoy this natural wonder and unique area. Zapata Falls, Colorado 81146, USA
Who will you take on this epic road trip to some of the best waterfalls in Colorado? Tag them in the comments!
Yelp / JM
What better way to begin your trip than by seeing seven cascading waterfalls at once at the aptly named Seven Falls. For an even more delightful experience, visit during the evening hours to see the Falls light up in an array of vibrant colors.
The Broadmoor Seven Falls, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, USA
Yelp / Adrienne H.
I know you haven’t been driving long, but… it’s time to get out and stretch your legs. Take your time and hike around beautiful North Cheyenne Cañon Park before viewing the Falls. Clocking in at 35 feet, Helen Hunt Falls is certainly one of the most dramatic in the state.
Helen Hunt Falls, Colorado 80906, USA
TripAdvisor / Rnbmcgough
Don’t let the ample amounts of graffiti dissuade you from visiting this remarkable 46-foot wonder.
Manitou Springs, CO 80829, USA
Flickr/Wally Gobetz
Lunch time! How does Beau Jo’s sound? Ask for a table near a window facing the Interstate so you can gaze out at the elegant Falls while you dip your Colorado-style pizza in honey.
Bridal Veil Falls, Colorado 81426, USA
Flickr/Bryce Bradford
Have I ever mentioned how much I love Hanging Lake’s waterfalls?
Hanging Lake, Colorado 81601, USA
Flickr/Jeff
The last stop of your memorable road trip is Zapata Falls, which are located at the bottom of the incredible Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Take your time and enjoy this natural wonder and unique area.
Zapata Falls, Colorado 81146, USA
Other Waterfall Road Trips in Colorado:
The Ultimate Colorado Waterfalls Road Trip
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Wine & Waterfalls Road Trip in Colorado
Other Waterfall Road Trips in Colorado:
The Ultimate Colorado Waterfalls Road Trip
Visit the Tallest Waterfalls in Colorado on this 1- Day Road Trip
Explore Caves & Waterfalls on this CO Road Trip
Colorado Waterfalls Weekend Itinerary
Wine & Waterfalls Road Trip in Colorado
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The OIYS Visitor Center
Best Waterfalls In Colorado April 16, 2021 Jackie ann What are the best waterfall hikes in Colorado? With 81 officially named and countless unnamed waterfalls located between the state’s borders, waterfall hikes in Colorado seem to be around every corner.
Hikers hitting the trails from the South Mineral Creek Falls Campground in the San Juan National Forest are in for an unforgettable waterfall adventure. This hidden gem path meanders through rugged peaks of vibrant red rocks leading to a falls and breathtaking turquoise pool. Outside of Steamboat Springs, the falls at Fish Creek come alive in the springtime when the snowmelt rushes downhill and crashes majestically over the creek’s cliffs. Nestled in Ouray Box Canyon, the 280-foot drop of Box Canyon Falls isn’t the park’s only spectacular attraction. Here, wildlife lovers will be immersed in some of the region’s best bird watching which has been named as an important birding site by the National Audubon Society.
What are the best road trips through Colorado? With some of the most spectacular scenery in the country, there is no shortage of incredible road trips for sightseeing adventurers to take across Colorado.
Traverse the high peaks of the Front Range along the 44 miles of the Independence Pass and witness Colorado in its full splendor. At 12,000 feet above sea level, this route is the highest paved pass in North America and affords some of the most majestic views our state has to offer. Trek the Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway and explore the surrounding landscapes rich in dinosaur fossils and otherworldly natural rock formations. At the end of the Dinosaur Diamond loop, check out the Dinosaur National Monument and tour the fascinating paleontology exhibits available at the Quarry Exhibit Hall.
Which hidden gems in Colorado should I visit? Our state’s expansive terrain and range of cultural landscapes affords Coloradans innumerable hidden gem destinations to discover. A hidden gem you may not have considered is Colorado’s connections to extraterrestrial sightings.
The Southwest’s captivating history of extraterrestrial sightings offers UFO enthusiasts a wealth of exciting regions to explore. You don’t have to be a UFOlogist to enjoy a trip out to Crestone in the northern part of the San Luis Valley. The small village of Crestone is a hotbed of extraterrestrial activity and boasts an exciting range of entertainment options. Spend the night at Crestone’s UFO-themed campground where you can keep an eye on the night skies from their designated UFO watchtower.
The OIYS Visitor Center
Best Waterfalls In Colorado
April 16, 2021
Jackie ann
What are the best waterfall hikes in Colorado? With 81 officially named and countless unnamed waterfalls located between the state’s borders, waterfall hikes in Colorado seem to be around every corner.
Hikers hitting the trails from the South Mineral Creek Falls Campground in the San Juan National Forest are in for an unforgettable waterfall adventure. This hidden gem path meanders through rugged peaks of vibrant red rocks leading to a falls and breathtaking turquoise pool. Outside of Steamboat Springs, the falls at Fish Creek come alive in the springtime when the snowmelt rushes downhill and crashes majestically over the creek’s cliffs. Nestled in Ouray Box Canyon, the 280-foot drop of Box Canyon Falls isn’t the park’s only spectacular attraction. Here, wildlife lovers will be immersed in some of the region’s best bird watching which has been named as an important birding site by the National Audubon Society.
What are the best road trips through Colorado? With some of the most spectacular scenery in the country, there is no shortage of incredible road trips for sightseeing adventurers to take across Colorado.
Traverse the high peaks of the Front Range along the 44 miles of the Independence Pass and witness Colorado in its full splendor. At 12,000 feet above sea level, this route is the highest paved pass in North America and affords some of the most majestic views our state has to offer. Trek the Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway and explore the surrounding landscapes rich in dinosaur fossils and otherworldly natural rock formations. At the end of the Dinosaur Diamond loop, check out the Dinosaur National Monument and tour the fascinating paleontology exhibits available at the Quarry Exhibit Hall.
Which hidden gems in Colorado should I visit? Our state’s expansive terrain and range of cultural landscapes affords Coloradans innumerable hidden gem destinations to discover. A hidden gem you may not have considered is Colorado’s connections to extraterrestrial sightings.
The Southwest’s captivating history of extraterrestrial sightings offers UFO enthusiasts a wealth of exciting regions to explore. You don’t have to be a UFOlogist to enjoy a trip out to Crestone in the northern part of the San Luis Valley. The small village of Crestone is a hotbed of extraterrestrial activity and boasts an exciting range of entertainment options. Spend the night at Crestone’s UFO-themed campground where you can keep an eye on the night skies from their designated UFO watchtower.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
With 81 officially named and countless unnamed waterfalls located between the state’s borders, waterfall hikes in Colorado seem to be around every corner.
- Hikers hitting the trails from the South Mineral Creek Falls Campground in the San Juan National Forest are in for an unforgettable waterfall adventure. This hidden gem path meanders through rugged peaks of vibrant red rocks leading to a falls and breathtaking turquoise pool.
- Outside of Steamboat Springs, the falls at Fish Creek come alive in the springtime when the snowmelt rushes downhill and crashes majestically over the creek’s cliffs.
- Nestled in Ouray Box Canyon, the 280-foot drop of Box Canyon Falls isn’t the park’s only spectacular attraction. Here, wildlife lovers will be immersed in some of the region’s best bird watching which has been named as an important birding site by the National Audubon Society.
What are the best road trips through Colorado?
With some of the most spectacular scenery in the country, there is no shortage of incredible road trips for sightseeing adventurers to take across Colorado.
- Traverse the high peaks of the Front Range along the 44 miles of the Independence Pass and witness Colorado in its full splendor. At 12,000 feet above sea level, this route is the highest paved pass in North America and affords some of the most majestic views our state has to offer.
- Trek the Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway and explore the surrounding landscapes rich in dinosaur fossils and otherworldly natural rock formations. At the end of the Dinosaur Diamond loop, check out the Dinosaur National Monument and tour the fascinating paleontology exhibits available at the Quarry Exhibit Hall.
Which hidden gems in Colorado should I visit?
Our state’s expansive terrain and range of cultural landscapes affords Coloradans innumerable hidden gem destinations to discover. A hidden gem you may not have considered is Colorado’s connections to extraterrestrial sightings.
- The Southwest’s captivating history of extraterrestrial sightings offers UFO enthusiasts a wealth of exciting regions to explore.
- You don’t have to be a UFOlogist to enjoy a trip out to Crestone in the northern part of the San Luis Valley.
- The small village of Crestone is a hotbed of extraterrestrial activity and boasts an exciting range of entertainment options.
- Spend the night at Crestone’s UFO-themed campground where you can keep an eye on the night skies from their designated UFO watchtower.
