Though there are plenty of options for seeing incredible scenery at the top of Colorado’s 14ers, sometimes you’re looking for a much easier hike with just as much visual reward. That’s where these five gorgeous waterfalls come in. These hikes offer a more accessible (yet equally beautiful) way to enjoy Colorado’s nature.
Adams Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park
.6 mile round trip
Cornet Creek Falls, Telluride
.5 mile round trip
Helen Hunt Falls, Colorado Springs
.1 mile roundtrip (option to hike further, 8 miles round trip)
North Clear Creek Falls, Lake City
.1 mile roundtrip
Rifle Falls, Rifle Falls State Park
.2 to 1.5 mile round trip
