Jackson County, Colorado
Waterfalls Near Walden, CO
2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Walden. The nearest is Big Creek Falls, 22 miles northwest of town. Fish Creek Falls earns the best visitor rating nearby (4.9 stars from 139 Google reviews). Most of the falls are southeast of Walden.
Distances are straight-line from the town center. Driving routes are longer.
Best Waterfalls Near Walden at a Glance
12 Waterfalls Near Walden, Ranked by Distance
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Big Creek Falls
Big Creek Falls is the closest named waterfall to Walden, 22 miles to the northwest in Jackson County.
- Address
- Jackson County, CO (GPS 40.9089, -106.6384)
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Poudre Falls
Poudre Falls lies 25 miles east of Walden in Larimer County, number 2 of 12 by distance. It ranks 6th for review count among waterfalls near Walden. Its own nearest town is Estes Park.
- Rating
- 4.9 (14 Google reviews)
- Address
- Larimer County, CO 80512 (GPS 40.6483, -105.8133)
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Fish Creek Falls
Fish Creek Falls lies 31 miles southwest of Walden in Routt County, number 3 of 12 by distance. It draws more Google reviews than any other waterfall near Walden. 280-foot-high freshwater waterfall with lower & upper sections & trails in a forest canyon.
- Rating
- 4.9 (139 Google reviews)
- Address
- Routt County, CO 80487 (GPS 40.4814, -106.7712)
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Chasm Falls
Chasm Falls lies 39 miles southeast of Walden in Larimer County, number 4 of 12 by distance. It ranks 2nd for review count among waterfalls near Walden. Cascade in a narrow, rocky ravine, overlooked by a viewing platform & surrounded by mountain forest.
- Rating
- 4.9 (40 Google reviews)
- Address
- Larimer County, CO 80517 (GPS 40.4168, -105.6726)
- Known for
- hiking, drive, waterfall
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Granite Falls
Granite Falls lies 39 miles southeast of Walden in Grand County, number 5 of 12 by distance. It ranks 7th for review count among waterfalls near Walden. Its own nearest town is Estes Park.
- Rating
- 4.3 (3 Google reviews)
- Address
- Grand County, CO 80447 (GPS 40.3186, -105.7720)
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Thousand Falls
Thousand Falls lies 39 miles southeast of Walden in Larimer County, number 6 of 12 by distance. Its own nearest town is Estes Park.
- Address
- Larimer County, CO (GPS 40.4107, -105.6638)
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Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Falls lies 41 miles southeast of Walden in Larimer County, number 7 of 12 by distance. It ranks 5th for review count among waterfalls near Walden. Its own nearest town is Estes Park.
- Rating
- 4.8 (15 Google reviews)
- Address
- Larimer County, CO 80517 (GPS 40.4139, -105.6342)
- Known for
- scenic views, cascade, hike, rocks
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Lost Falls
Lost Falls lies 41 miles east of Walden in Larimer County, number 8 of 12 by distance. Its own nearest town is Estes Park.
- Address
- Larimer County, CO (GPS 40.5036, -105.5664)
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Fern Falls
Fern Falls lies 42 miles southeast of Walden in Larimer County, number 9 of 12 by distance. It ranks 4th for review count among waterfalls near Walden. Its own nearest town is Estes Park.
- Rating
- 4.7 (17 Google reviews)
- Address
- Larimer County, CO 80517 (GPS 40.3474, -105.6678)
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Cascade Falls
Cascade Falls lies 42 miles southeast of Walden in Grand County, number 10 of 12 by distance. It ranks 3rd for review count among waterfalls near Walden. Its own nearest town is Estes Park.
- Rating
- 4.7 (26 Google reviews)
- Address
- Grand County, CO 80510 (GPS 40.2711, -105.7658)
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Marguerite Falls
Marguerite Falls lies 42 miles southeast of Walden in Larimer County, number 11 of 12 by distance. Its own nearest town is Estes Park.
- Address
- Larimer County, CO (GPS 40.3396, -105.6747)
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Grace Falls
Grace Falls lies 42 miles southeast of Walden in Larimer County, number 12 of 12 by distance. Its own nearest town is Estes Park.
- Address
- Larimer County, CO (GPS 40.3231, -105.6887)
Where the Waterfalls Are
Walden sits in or near the Northern Front Range and Rocky Mountain National Park area of Colorado. This is the busiest waterfall country in the state. Glacially carved valleys on both sides of the Continental Divide send creeks through granite steps and gorges. Alberta Falls near Estes Park is among the most visited trails in Rocky Mountain National Park, and Ouzel Falls rewards a longer walk into the park's quieter Wild Basin area. On the west side, Adams Falls near Grand Lake drops through a rocky gorge a short walk from the trailhead. Closer to the cities, Boulder Falls sits along Boulder Canyon. Many of the falls here are modest in height but set among aspen, lodgepole pine and high peaks. Read the Colorado waterfall guide.
By direction from Walden: 8 to the southeast, 2 to the east, 1 to the southwest, and 1 to the northwest. They are spread across Larimer County (8), Grand County (2), Jackson County (1), and Routt County (1). The average distance is 37.1 miles.
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Waterfalls Near Walden: FAQs
How many waterfalls are near Walden, CO?
2 named waterfalls lie within 30 miles of Walden: 0 within 10 miles, 0 10 to 20 miles, 2 20 to 30 miles. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
What is the closest waterfall to Walden?
Big Creek Falls in Jackson County is the closest, about 22 miles northwest of Walden.
What is the best-rated waterfall near Walden?
Fish Creek Falls has the highest Google rating among nearby falls with at least 10 reviews: 4.9 stars from 139 Google reviews.
Which counties are the waterfalls near Walden in?
Larimer County (8), Grand County (2), Jackson County (1), and Routt County (1).
How does Walden compare with other Colorado towns?
Walden ranks 29th of the 35 Colorado towns in our directory for the number of waterfalls within 30 miles.