Spend The Day Exploring Colorado’s Tallest Falls On This Wonderful Waterfall Road Trip
When it comes to natural wonders, the most stunning and awe-inspiring of all may just be waterfalls, of which Colorado is chock full! If you want to see all of the tallest and most stunning in one fell (and unforgettable) swoop, take our advice and hop on this road trip to the tallest waterfalls in Colorado! A trip to all of the tallest waterfalls in Colorado will be one epic adventure that you’ll want to enjoy with the whole family.
Ready to get started seeing the tallest waterfall in Colorado and all the noteworthy runner-ups? Check out the customizable map and let’s get going!
Never heard of Chipeta Falls? You are not alone but will want to change that ASAP, as these tall yet dainty falls - which are hidden within the always stunning Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park - are an incredible sight to see! And, if you’re thinking of adventuring to these falls during the colder months, you can even ice climb up around 150 feet of the falls! Ice climbing this waterfall is one way to make this one of the most epic waterfall hikes in Colorado.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado, USA
How can we have a list of the tallest waterfalls in Colorado without naming the tallest of them all? Located near Telluride, Bridal Veil Falls is the single tallest waterfall in Colorado. It's an incredible 360-foot-tall waterfall that not only crashes off the side of a dramatic cliff but is surrounded by some of the most pristine Centennial State scenery. In fact, it’s the tallest free falling waterfall in all of Colorado. This is one of the most impressive stops on our waterfall road trip in Colorado. Curious to see this iconic Colorado waterfall in action? Watch the brief video below and prepare to be awe-inspired!
If you think Pagosa Springs is a treasure (which, of course, it is!), wait until you get a load of the nearby Treasure Falls! Conveniently located just off Highway 160, Treasure Falls is a 105-foot-tall spectacle that is sure to satisfy your wanderlust. It’s an easy to hike waterfall, which makes it satisfying on a longer road trip. Get out, stretch your legs, and hike on out to this easy to reach waterfall that’s a true treasure. Check out the below video of Treasure Falls to see just how stunning this Colorado waterfall is.
Treasure Falls, Valhalla Pl, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147, USA
No need to adjust your screens, folks, as North Clear Creek Falls really IS this beautiful! Even better? There is no need to take a grueling hike to see it, as the North Clear Creek Falls Observation Site is situated along the Silverthread Scenic Byway right on State Highway 149. Pull over, stretch your legs, use the conveniently located restrooms, and break out that camera. This is one stunning spot to enjoy with everyone. In fact, the pullout and high lookout spot are even wheelchair accessible.
North Clear Creek Falls Overlook, Forest Rd 510.3B, Creede, CO 81130, USA
Last but certainly not least on our unforgettable waterfall road trip is Zapata Falls, which is in eye-sight of the equally gorgeous Great Sand Dunes and features a 25-foot-tall waterfall that is unique in that rocks and cliffs encompass it. Without a doubt this is one of the best waterfalls in Colorado. Hike out to this stunning waterfall that appears to tumble down a cascade of crystalline rocks of the Sangre de Cristos. The water has formed a gorgeous chasm. It’s an amazing way to end an epic waterfall road trip!
Zapata Falls, Colorado 81146, USA
Who will you bring on your Colorado waterfalls road trip? Have you seen any of the tallest waterfalls in Colorado up close? Let them know by tagging them in the comments!
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Tallest Waterfall In Colorado
February 13, 2021
Megan McDonald
How many waterfalls are in Colorado?
There are 81 waterfalls in Colorado that have official names. But there are a huge amount of unnamed waterfalls, some that only appear after the snowmelt in the spring. The ones that are named are usually impressive enough to draw enough attention that they are regularly visited.
What is the tallest waterfall in Colorado?
Bridal Veil Falls in Telluride, Colorado is the tallest waterfall in the state. Falling from a height of 365 feet, this impressive waterfall draws visitors all year long. In fact, you’ll even find ice climbers making their way to the top in the wintertime.
What are some of the most scenic road trips I can take in Colorado?
Colorado is a beautifully stunning place to live, and we put together this guide to some of the very best road trips in the state! There's a road trip for each month, so you can delight in all the beauty Colorado has to offer, all year long.
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