Larimer County, Colorado

Waterfalls Near Estes Park, CO

29 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Estes Park, 13 of them inside 10 miles. The nearest is Bridal Veil Falls, 4.3 miles north of town. Timberline Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (5.0 stars from 21 Google reviews). Most of the falls are southwest of Estes Park.

Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.

Photo of Boulder Falls in Boulder County, Colorado
Pictured: Boulder Falls, CO

Best Waterfalls Near Estes Park at a Glance

Photo of Boulder Falls near Nederland, CO
Most visited

Boulder Falls

268 Google reviews, the most near Estes Park.

Photo of Alberta Falls, a waterfall 0.8 miles from Glacier Falls
Pictured: nearby Alberta Falls (0.8 mi)
With recorded history

Glacier Falls

Has a USGS description or naming history.

29 Waterfalls Near Estes Park, Ranked by Distance

  1. Bridal Veil Falls

    Estes Park, CO · Larimer County · 4.3 mi north of Estes Park
    4.9 (32 reviews)

    Bridal Veil Falls is the closest named waterfall to Estes Park, 4.3 miles to the north in Larimer County. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Estes Park.

    Rating
    4.9 (32 Google reviews)
    Address
    Larimer County, CO 80517 (GPS 40.4359, -105.5510)
    Known for
    climbing, scenery, hike, falls
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  2. Horseshoe Falls

    Estes Park, CO · Larimer County · 6.4 mi northwest of Estes Park
    4.8 (15 reviews)

    Horseshoe Falls lies 6.4 miles northwest of Estes Park in Larimer County, number 2 of 29 by distance. It ranks 11th for review count among waterfalls near Estes Park.

    Rating
    4.8 (15 Google reviews)
    Address
    Larimer County, CO 80517 (GPS 40.4139, -105.6342)
    Known for
    scenic views, cascade, hike, rocks
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  3. Thousand Falls

    Estes Park, CO · Larimer County · 7.8 mi west of Estes Park

    Thousand Falls lies 7.8 miles west of Estes Park in Larimer County, number 3 of 29 by distance.

    Address
    Larimer County, CO (GPS 40.4107, -105.6638)
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  4. Fern Falls

    Estes Park, CO · Larimer County · 8.0 mi west of Estes Park
    4.7 (17 reviews)

    Fern Falls lies 8.0 miles west of Estes Park in Larimer County, number 4 of 29 by distance. It ranks 10th for review count among waterfalls near Estes Park.

    Rating
    4.7 (17 Google reviews)
    Address
    Larimer County, CO 80517 (GPS 40.3474, -105.6678)
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  5. Alberta Falls

    Estes Park, CO · Larimer County · 8.0 mi southwest of Estes Park
    4.8 (73 reviews)

    Alberta Falls lies 8.0 miles southwest of Estes Park in Larimer County, number 5 of 29 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Estes Park. Popular 1.7-mile roundtrip hike with aspen groves to a 30-foot waterfall cascading into a creek.

    Rating
    4.8 (73 Google reviews)
    Address
    Larimer County, CO 80517 (GPS 40.3035, -105.6380)
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  6. Chasm Falls

    Estes Park, CO · Larimer County · 8.4 mi west of Estes Park
    4.9 (40 reviews)

    Chasm Falls lies 8.4 miles west of Estes Park in Larimer County, number 6 of 29 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Estes Park. Cascade in a narrow, rocky ravine, overlooked by a viewing platform & surrounded by mountain forest.

    Rating
    4.9 (40 Google reviews)
    Address
    Larimer County, CO 80517 (GPS 40.4168, -105.6726)
    Known for
    hiking, drive, waterfall
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  7. Marguerite Falls

    Estes Park, CO · Larimer County · 8.5 mi west of Estes Park

    Marguerite Falls lies 8.5 miles west of Estes Park in Larimer County, number 7 of 29 by distance.

    Address
    Larimer County, CO (GPS 40.3396, -105.6747)
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  8. Glacier Falls

    Estes Park, CO · Larimer County · 8.7 mi southwest of Estes Park

    Glacier Falls lies 8.7 miles southwest of Estes Park in Larimer County, number 8 of 29 by distance. USGS notes: original entry contained a typographical error

    Address
    Larimer County, CO (GPS 40.2939, -105.6458)
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  9. Columbine Falls

    Estes Park, CO · Larimer County · 9.0 mi southwest of Estes Park

    Columbine Falls lies 9.0 miles southwest of Estes Park in Larimer County, number 9 of 29 by distance.

    Address
    Larimer County, CO (GPS 40.2608, -105.5992)
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  10. Lost Falls

    Estes Park, CO · Larimer County · 9.0 mi north of Estes Park

    Lost Falls lies 9.0 miles north of Estes Park in Larimer County, number 10 of 29 by distance.

    Address
    Larimer County, CO (GPS 40.5036, -105.5664)
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  11. Grace Falls

    Estes Park, CO · Larimer County · 9.6 mi southwest of Estes Park

    Grace Falls lies 9.6 miles southwest of Estes Park in Larimer County, number 11 of 29 by distance.

    Address
    Larimer County, CO (GPS 40.3231, -105.6887)
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  12. Ribbon Falls

    Estes Park, CO · Larimer County · 9.8 mi southwest of Estes Park
    4.8 (6 reviews)

    Ribbon Falls lies 9.8 miles southwest of Estes Park in Larimer County, number 12 of 29 by distance. It ranks 13th for review count among waterfalls near Estes Park.

    Rating
    4.8 (6 Google reviews)
    Address
    Larimer County, CO 80517 (GPS 40.2670, -105.6402)
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  13. Timberline Falls

    Estes Park, CO · Larimer County · 9.9 mi southwest of Estes Park
    5.0 (21 reviews)

    Timberline Falls lies 9.9 miles southwest of Estes Park in Larimer County, number 13 of 29 by distance. It ranks 9th for review count among waterfalls near Estes Park.

    Rating
    5.0 (21 Google reviews)
    Address
    Larimer County, CO 80517 (GPS 40.2849, -105.6645)
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  14. Lyric Falls

    Estes Park, CO · Boulder County · 11 mi south of Estes Park

    Lyric Falls lies 11 miles south of Estes Park in Boulder County, number 14 of 29 by distance.

    Address
    Boulder County, CO (GPS 40.2242, -105.5961)
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  15. Trio Falls

    Estes Park, CO · Boulder County · 12 mi southwest of Estes Park

    Trio Falls lies 12 miles southwest of Estes Park in Boulder County, number 15 of 29 by distance.

    Address
    Boulder County, CO (GPS 40.2358, -105.6414)
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  16. Copeland Falls

    Estes Park, CO · Boulder County · 12 mi south of Estes Park
    4.6 (35 reviews)

    Copeland Falls lies 12 miles south of Estes Park in Boulder County, number 16 of 29 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Estes Park.

    Rating
    4.6 (35 Google reviews)
    Address
    Boulder County, CO 80540 (GPS 40.2064, -105.5686)
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  17. Thunder Falls

    Estes Park, CO · Boulder County · 12 mi southwest of Estes Park

    Thunder Falls lies 12 miles southwest of Estes Park in Boulder County, number 17 of 29 by distance.

    Address
    Boulder County, CO (GPS 40.2275, -105.6397)
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  18. Fan Falls

    Estes Park, CO · Boulder County · 12 mi southwest of Estes Park

    Fan Falls lies 12 miles southwest of Estes Park in Boulder County, number 18 of 29 by distance.

    Address
    Boulder County, CO (GPS 40.2294, -105.6508)
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  19. War Dance Falls

    Estes Park, CO · Grand County · 13 mi southwest of Estes Park

    War Dance Falls lies 13 miles southwest of Estes Park in Grand County, number 19 of 29 by distance.

    Address
    Grand County, CO 80447 (GPS 40.2883, -105.7295)
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  20. Mertensia Falls

    Estes Park, CO · Boulder County · 13 mi southwest of Estes Park

    Mertensia Falls lies 13 miles southwest of Estes Park in Boulder County, number 20 of 29 by distance.

    Address
    Boulder County, CO (GPS 40.2128, -105.6411)
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  21. Ouzel Falls

    Estes Park, CO · Boulder County · 13 mi south of Estes Park
    4.9 (138 reviews)

    Ouzel Falls lies 13 miles south of Estes Park in Boulder County, number 21 of 29 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Estes Park. Accessed by a hiking trail in a remote area of the park, these stunning waterfalls are 40 feet tall.

    Rating
    4.9 (138 Google reviews)
    Address
    Boulder County, CO 80540 (GPS 40.1989, -105.6011)
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  22. Calypso Cascades

    Estes Park, CO · Boulder County · 13 mi south of Estes Park

    Calypso Cascades lies 13 miles south of Estes Park in Boulder County, number 22 of 29 by distance.

    Address
    Boulder County, CO (GPS 40.1942, -105.5906)
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  23. Granite Falls

    Estes Park, CO · Grand County · 14 mi west of Estes Park
    4.3 (3 reviews)

    Granite Falls lies 14 miles west of Estes Park in Grand County, number 23 of 29 by distance. It ranks 14th for review count among waterfalls near Estes Park.

    Rating
    4.3 (3 Google reviews)
    Address
    Grand County, CO 80447 (GPS 40.3186, -105.7720)
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  24. Cascade Falls

    Estes Park, CO · Grand County · 15 mi southwest of Estes Park
    4.7 (26 reviews)

    Cascade Falls lies 15 miles southwest of Estes Park in Grand County, number 24 of 29 by distance. It ranks 8th for review count among waterfalls near Estes Park.

    Rating
    4.7 (26 Google reviews)
    Address
    Grand County, CO 80510 (GPS 40.2711, -105.7658)
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  25. Timberline Falls

    Nederland, CO · Boulder County · 17 mi south of Estes Park

    Timberline Falls lies 17 miles south of Estes Park in Boulder County, number 25 of 29 by distance. Its own nearest town is Nederland.

    Address
    Boulder County, CO (GPS 40.1355, -105.5597)
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  26. Adams Falls

    Granby, CO · Grand County · 17 mi southwest of Estes Park
    4.8 (172 reviews)

    Adams Falls lies 17 miles southwest of Estes Park in Grand County, number 26 of 29 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Estes Park. 55-ft. waterfall in a rocky gorge, accessed by a gentle, scenic trail through pine & aspen woods.

    Rating
    4.8 (172 Google reviews)
    Address
    Grand County, CO 80510 (GPS 40.2367, -105.7964)
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  27. Morgan Creek Falls

    Laporte, CO · Larimer County · 20 mi northeast of Estes Park
    1.0 (1 reviews)

    Morgan Creek Falls lies 20 miles northeast of Estes Park in Larimer County, number 27 of 29 by distance. It ranks 15th for review count among waterfalls near Estes Park. Its own nearest town is Laporte.

    Rating
    1.0 (1 Google reviews)
    Address
    Larimer County, CO 80538 (GPS 40.5458, -105.2044)
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  28. Poudre Falls

    Estes Park, CO · Larimer County · 24 mi northwest of Estes Park
    4.9 (14 reviews)

    Poudre Falls lies 24 miles northwest of Estes Park in Larimer County, number 28 of 29 by distance. It ranks 12th for review count among waterfalls near Estes Park.

    Rating
    4.9 (14 Google reviews)
    Address
    Larimer County, CO 80512 (GPS 40.6483, -105.8133)
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  29. Boulder Falls

    Nederland, CO · Boulder County · 26 mi south of Estes Park
    4.6 (268 reviews)

    Boulder Falls lies 26 miles south of Estes Park in Boulder County, number 29 of 29 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Estes Park. Its own nearest town is Nederland.

    Rating
    4.6 (268 Google reviews)
    Address
    Boulder County, CO 80466 (GPS 40.0069, -105.4058)
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Where the Waterfalls Are

Estes Park sits in or near the Northern Front Range and Rocky Mountain National Park area of Colorado. This is the busiest waterfall country in the state. Glacially carved valleys on both sides of the Continental Divide send creeks through granite steps and gorges. Alberta Falls near Estes Park is among the most visited trails in Rocky Mountain National Park, and Ouzel Falls rewards a longer walk into the park's quieter Wild Basin area. On the west side, Adams Falls near Grand Lake drops through a rocky gorge a short walk from the trailhead. Closer to the cities, Boulder Falls sits along Boulder Canyon. Many of the falls here are modest in height but set among aspen, lodgepole pine and high peaks. Read the Colorado waterfall guide.

By direction from Estes Park: 13 to the southwest, 6 to the south, 5 to the west, 2 to the north, 2 to the northwest, and 1 to the northeast. They are spread across Larimer County (15), Boulder County (10), and Grand County (4). The average distance is 12.1 miles.

By Distance

Within 10 miles of Estes Park

Bridal Veil Falls (4.3 mi), Horseshoe Falls (6.4 mi), Thousand Falls (7.8 mi), Fern Falls (8.0 mi), Alberta Falls (8.0 mi), Chasm Falls (8.4 mi), Marguerite Falls (8.5 mi), Glacier Falls (8.7 mi), Columbine Falls (9.0 mi), Lost Falls (9.0 mi), Grace Falls (9.6 mi), Ribbon Falls (9.8 mi), Timberline Falls (9.9 mi)

10 to 20 miles of Estes Park

Lyric Falls (11 mi), Trio Falls (12 mi), Copeland Falls (12 mi), Thunder Falls (12 mi), Fan Falls (12 mi), War Dance Falls (13 mi), Mertensia Falls (13 mi), Ouzel Falls (13 mi), Calypso Cascades (13 mi), Granite Falls (14 mi), Cascade Falls (15 mi), Timberline Falls (17 mi), Adams Falls (17 mi)

20 to 30 miles of Estes Park

Morgan Creek Falls (20 mi), Poudre Falls (24 mi), Boulder Falls (26 mi)

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Waterfalls Near Estes Park: FAQs

How many waterfalls are near Estes Park, CO?

29 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Estes Park: 13 within 10 miles, 13 10 to 20 miles, 3 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.

What is the closest waterfall to Estes Park?

Bridal Veil Falls in Larimer County is the closest, about 4.3 miles north of Estes Park.

What is the best-rated waterfall near Estes Park?

Timberline Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 5.0 stars from 21 Google reviews. The most reviewed is Boulder Falls.

Which counties are the waterfalls near Estes Park in?

Larimer County (15), Boulder County (10), and Grand County (4).

How does Estes Park compare with other Colorado towns?

Estes Park ranks 1st of the 35 Colorado towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.