Waterfalls around Colorado Springs at a glance
There are 35 named waterfalls within 100 miles of downtown Colorado Springs. The nearest is Hill, about 4.8 mi SW in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the west: 15 of the 35. All of them are in Colorado.
Distances here are straight lines from the city centre. Roads bend around ridges and rivers, so a fall 20 miles out can take an hour to reach. Search your own street or tap Find falls near me above to measure from where you are.
How far you have to drive
| Within | Named waterfalls |
|---|---|
| 10 miles of Colorado Springs | 12 |
| 25 miles of Colorado Springs | 12 |
| 50 miles of Colorado Springs | 13 |
| 100 miles of Colorado Springs | 35 |
Well-known falls within reach of Colorado Springs
Bridal Veil Falls (4.8 miSW) is among the best-known waterfalls within 100 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in Colorado.
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Colorado Springs
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hill | 4.8 mi SW | not recorded | Colorado |
| Weimer | 4.8 mi SW | not recorded | Colorado |
| Hull | 4.8 mi SW | not recorded | Colorado |
| Shorty | 4.8 mi SW | not recorded | Colorado |
| Bridal Veil | 4.8 mi SW | not recorded | Colorado |
| Feather | 4.8 mi SW | not recorded | Colorado |
| Ramona | 4.8 mi SW | not recorded | Colorado |
| Seven Falls | 4.9 mi SW | not recorded | El Paso County, Colorado |
| Helen Hunt Falls | 5.4 mi SW | not recorded | El Paso County, Colorado |
| Silver Cascade Falls | 5.6 mi SW | not recorded | El Paso County, Colorado |
| Rainbow Falls | 6.1 mi WNW | not recorded | El Paso County, Colorado |
| Saint Marys Falls | 6.8 mi SW | not recorded | El Paso County, Colorado |
| The Chutes | 42 mi NNW | not recorded | Colorado |
| Lee Gulch | 53 mi N | not recorded | Colorado |
| Elk Falls | 56 mi NW | not recorded | Park County, Colorado |
Counties with the most falls near Colorado Springs
El Paso County, CO (5), Chaffee County, CO (3), Custer County, CO (3), Boulder County, CO (2) and Park County, CO (1). County is from the USGS record, so falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap are not counted here.
Before you go
The map shows where falls are, not whether a trail reaches them or the land is open. Check the land manager for closures, fees and parking, and stay on the trail near the water. See waterfall safety, waterfall hikes near me and the best time to see waterfalls.
Waterfalls near other cities: Denver.