Waterfall Hikes Near Salida, CO

5,697 residents
Denver Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Salida? There are 7 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Salida. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 38.5298°N, -105.9979°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Salida

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 7 gauged

4 waterfalls near Salida have live flow data today

Agnes Vaille Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing Bedrock Falls Moderate Snyder Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 88°F

Aft 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 85°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 85°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 86°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 85°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Salida

Updated about 3 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Bedrock Falls Low · 132 cfs 11th percentile
  2. 2 Agnes Vaille Falls Barely Flowing · 199 cfs 9th percentile
  3. 3 The Falls Barely Flowing · 199 cfs 9th percentile
  4. 4 Snyder Falls Barely Flowing · 6 cfs 6th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Salida (2 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Agnes Vaille Falls waterfall

Agnes Vaille Falls

48 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Salida (4 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Venable Falls waterfall

Venable Falls

41.2 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Macey Falls

49.2 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near Salida

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

45.2 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Agnes Vaille Falls waterfall

Agnes Vaille Falls

48 miles away
Colorado
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Bedrock Falls waterfall

Bedrock Falls

44.4 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Venable Falls waterfall

Venable Falls

41.2 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Macey Falls

49.2 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snyder Falls waterfall

Snyder Falls

31.3 miles away
Colorado
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crystal Falls waterfall

Crystal Falls

40.5 miles away
Colorado
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Salida

Are there free waterfalls near Salida?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Salida, including Agnes Vaille Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Salida?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Salida, including Agnes Vaille Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Salida?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Salida, including Agnes Vaille Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Salida?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Salida, including Agnes Vaille Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Salida?

The shortest waterfall hike near Salida is Agnes Vaille Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Salida?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Salida have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Salida?

The closest waterfall to Salida is The Falls, approximately 14.6 miles away.

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