San Miguel County, Colorado
Waterfalls Near Telluride, CO
Telluride has 10 named waterfalls within 30 miles, 5 of them inside 10 miles. Cornel Falls is the closest at 0.4 miles to the north. Bridal Veil Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 203 Google reviews). Most of the falls are east of Telluride.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Telluride at a Glance
10 Waterfalls Near Telluride, Ranked by Distance
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Cornel Falls
Cornel Falls is the closest named waterfall to Telluride, 0.4 miles to the north in San Miguel County. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Telluride. A short trek involving some rock scrambling leads to this 80-ft. cascade along Cornet Creek.
- Rating
- 4.6 (29 Google reviews)
- Address
- Telluride, CO 81435
- Known for
- short hike, steep trail, beautiful scenery, google maps
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Bridal Veil Falls
Bridal Veil Falls lies 2.6 miles southeast of Telluride in San Miguel County, number 2 of 10 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Telluride. 365-ft.-high waterfall plunging over dramatic cliffs forming the head of Telluride's box canyon.
- Rating
- 4.9 (203 Google reviews)
- Address
- San Miguel County, CO 81426 (GPS 37.9192, -107.7700)
- Known for
- rocky trail, muddy trail, black bear pass, challenging hike, power station trek
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Ingram Falls
Ingram Falls lies 3.0 miles east of Telluride in San Miguel County, number 3 of 10 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Telluride.
- Rating
- 4.8 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- San Miguel County, CO 81435 (GPS 37.9226, -107.7616)
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Gray Copper Falls
Gray Copper Falls lies 8.5 miles east of Telluride in Ouray County, number 4 of 10 by distance. Its own nearest town is Ouray.
- Address
- Ouray County, CO (GPS 37.9223, -107.6568)
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Bear Creek Falls
Bear Creek Falls lies 9.3 miles northeast of Telluride in Ouray County, number 5 of 10 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Telluride. Its own nearest town is Ouray.
- Rating
- 4.8 (49 Google reviews)
- Address
- Ouray County, CO 81427 (GPS 37.9999, -107.6602)
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Cascade Falls
Cascade Falls lies 10 miles northeast of Telluride in Ouray County, number 6 of 10 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Telluride. Its own nearest town is Ouray.
- Rating
- 4.8 (18 Google reviews)
- Address
- Ouray County, CO 81427 (GPS 38.0262, -107.6644)
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Eagle Falls
Eagle Falls lies 20 miles southwest of Telluride in Dolores County, number 7 of 10 by distance.
- Address
- Dolores County, CO 81323 (GPS 37.7637, -108.0977)
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Treasure Falls
Treasure Falls lies 25 miles east of Telluride in Hinsdale County, number 8 of 10 by distance. Its own nearest town is Lake City.
- Address
- Hinsdale County, CO (GPS 38.0193, -107.3623)
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Crooke Falls
Crooke Falls lies 28 miles east of Telluride in Hinsdale County, number 9 of 10 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Telluride. Its own nearest town is Lake City.
- Rating
- 2.6 (5 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hinsdale County, CO 81235 (GPS 38.0142, -107.3117)
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Argenta Falls
Argenta Falls lies 28 miles east of Telluride in Hinsdale County, number 10 of 10 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Telluride. Its own nearest town is Lake City.
- Rating
- 2.9 (7 Google reviews)
- Address
- Hinsdale County, CO 81235 (GPS 37.9893, -107.2939)
- Known for
- private property
Where the Waterfalls Are
Telluride sits in or near the San Juan Mountains area of Colorado. The San Juans are Colorado's most rugged range, a deeply eroded volcanic plateau where streams plunge off sheer walls. Bridal Veil Falls closes off the head of Telluride's box canyon and is one of the tallest falls in the state. Around Wolf Creek Pass, Treasure Falls is visible from the highway, and Piedra Falls lies in quieter forest country nearby. North Clear Creek Falls in Hinsdale County drops into a canyon near the high road between Lake City and Creede. Ouray, surrounded by cliffs and narrow gorges, has several falls within reach of town. Snow lingers late here, so peak flows often run into July. Read the Colorado waterfall guide.
By direction from Telluride: 5 to the east, 2 to the northeast, 1 to the north, 1 to the southeast, and 1 to the southwest. They are spread across San Miguel County (3), Ouray County (3), Hinsdale County (3), and Dolores County (1). The average distance is 13.5 miles.
By Distance
Within 10 miles of Telluride
Cornel Falls (0.4 mi), Bridal Veil Falls (2.6 mi), Ingram Falls (3.0 mi), Gray Copper Falls (8.5 mi), Bear Creek Falls (9.3 mi)
10 to 20 miles of Telluride
Cascade Falls (10 mi), Eagle Falls (20 mi)
20 to 30 miles of Telluride
Treasure Falls (25 mi), Crooke Falls (28 mi), Argenta Falls (28 mi)
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Waterfalls Near Telluride: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Telluride, CO?
10 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Telluride: 5 within 10 miles, 2 10 to 20 miles, 3 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Telluride?
Cornel Falls in San Miguel County is the closest, about 0.4 miles north of Telluride.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Telluride?
Bridal Veil Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 203 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Telluride in?
San Miguel County (3), Ouray County (3), Hinsdale County (3), and Dolores County (1).
How does Telluride compare with other Colorado towns?
Telluride ranks 5th of the 35 Colorado towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.