Updated July 2026
Colorado Waterfalls
21 documented Colorado waterfalls, tallest first. Height, type, trail distance, and land manager for each — every entry cited.
- 21 falls
| Waterfall | Height | Type | Access | Trail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridal Veil Falls · San Miguel County | 365 ft | plunge | Moderate Hike | 3.6 mi |
| Continental Falls · Summit County | 300 ft | cascade | Moderate Hike | 5 mi |
| Box Canyon Falls · Ouray County | 285 ft | plunge | Short Hike | 0.5 mi |
| Fish Creek Falls · Routt County | 283 ft | plunge | Short Hike | 0.5 mi |
| Cascade Falls (Ouray) · Ouray County | 270 ft | horsetail | Short Hike | 0.5 mi |
| Treasure Falls · Mineral County | 105 ft | horsetail | Short Hike | 1 mi |
| North Clear Creek Falls · Hinsdale County | 85 ft | plunge | Roadside | 0.2 mi |
| Rifle Falls · Garfield County | 70 ft | segmented | Short Hike | 0.5 mi |
| Booth Falls · Eagle County | 60 ft | cascade | Moderate Hike | 4.3 mi |
| Adams Falls · Grand County | 55 ft | cascade | Short Hike | 0.6 mi |
| South Mineral Creek Falls · San Juan County | 55 ft | tiered | Short Hike | 0.8 mi |
| Hays Creek Falls · Pitkin County | 40 ft | cascade | Roadside | — |
| Ouzel Falls · Boulder County | 40 ft | cascade | Moderate Hike | 5.4 mi |
| Alberta Falls · Larimer County | 30 ft | cascade | Short Hike | 1.6 mi |
| Zapata Falls · Alamosa County | 30 ft | punchbowl | Short Hike | 1 mi |
| Chasm Falls · Larimer County | 25 ft | plunge | Short Hike | 0.2 mi |
| Bear Creek Falls · San Miguel County | — | cascade | Moderate Hike | 4.7 mi |
| Bridal Veil Falls (Hanging Lake) · Garfield County | — | cascade | Moderate Hike | 3.1 mi |
| Judd Falls · Gunnison County | — | tiered | Short Hike | 2 mi |
| Spouting Rock · Garfield County | — | horsetail | Moderate Hike | 2.6 mi |
| Timberline Falls · Larimer County | — | cascade | Backcountry | 9.5 mi |
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