Boulder Falls
Boulder Falls
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Visitors get a chance to view the "Yosemite of Boulder Canyon," scenic waterfalls plunging more than 70 feet into Middle Boulder Creek, by walking on a short trail to a viewpoint area just below the falls.
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Helen C
Chicago, IL9 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
This was a quick drive from our hotel in Boulder. The drive was beautiful as the road follows along side the creek. There is a pull out parking lot and you have to cross the street to view the falls on the other side. Wear good shoes. It’s a short hike but not handicapped accessible. There are manmade stairs and natural rock stairs with dirt and slippery gravel. All in all it only takes 5-10 min to climb up and get to. The scenery is beautiful and the spray from the waterfall felt great on a hot day.
Written June 27, 2021
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Jeffcornwall
Franklin, TN289 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Boulder Falls is a short drive from Boulder and worth the trip. There is parking on both sides of the road. If you need to cross the road, be patient and careful! A moderate short hike takes you to the falls. If the snow pack was good, the falls do not disappoint! We went in late July, and the falls were amazing!!
Written July 30, 2023
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Carmen L
632 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
Stopped here on the way to Estes Park. Parking available along the road and short, narrow trail leads to the falls. Very pretty and relatively large. The trail leads down to the river, so it’s all very picturesque. Worth stopping if you have 15 minutes to spare.
Written September 10, 2020
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Oyster_doctor
New Orleans, LA49 contributions
Aug 2022 • Solo
The weather was good, not too hot and mostly sunny. The falls were a nice sight and the walk to the falls was fairly short. I would estimate its elevation at about 9000 ft so the walk can be a bit strenuous for someone from a low elevation. The trail is obvious but a bit narrow in places. Overall a pleasant visit.
Written August 18, 2022
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MikeB1952
Santa Fe, NM1,198 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
We were heading up Boulder Canyon towards Nederland when we saw a bunch of cars parked and the Boulder Falls sign (parked cars mean wildlife, hiking or scenery). Wed been up Boulder Canyon a number of times over the years, but hadn't paid attention to the Falls. We were curious so this time we stopped.
The Falls are accessed via a trail with numerous steps carved into the rocky hillside. There's quite a stream along the trail. Through the trees we could see the Falls. But just barely. The closer we got the more we could see of them. And are they terrific. At the end are the 'real' falls cascading over a rocky area. Lots of water. And lots of white water pouring down the canyon. Quite a few people (summer after all). But well behaved. We stopped and watched the water for awhile. Really nice stop.
The Falls are accessed via a trail with numerous steps carved into the rocky hillside. There's quite a stream along the trail. Through the trees we could see the Falls. But just barely. The closer we got the more we could see of them. And are they terrific. At the end are the 'real' falls cascading over a rocky area. Lots of water. And lots of white water pouring down the canyon. Quite a few people (summer after all). But well behaved. We stopped and watched the water for awhile. Really nice stop.
Written August 21, 2024
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MTB-Illinois
Illinois249 contributions
Aug 2020
The drive on Boulder Canyon Drive was beautiful (despite road construction). I pulled over at several areas to take pictures. When I arrived at the falls, it was a short hike to the Falls and well worth the drive. The falls were beautiful. I only wish I had more time to enjoy the area.
Written September 7, 2020
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LPDiane
Colorado Springs, CO154 contributions
Sep 2020
Decided to go to Boulder Falls since we had a few hours to spare before picking someone up in Westminster. Glad we read prior reviews which were favorable and correctly described the walk to the falls. I was not planning on going on a hike so I had sandals on which was perfectly fine as it's not really a hike it's a very short walk from the parking spots and the scenic waterfall was worth the drive even through construction. This would be an easy place to take young kids as it's just a short walk and not treacherous at all.
Written September 8, 2020
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Valluru
Plano, TX19 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Nice place to relax especially after a quick drive to this falls. Its kind of a hidden place. On the way, you can stop by at the road side with picturesque views of the view s downstream and wet your feet in the cool and refreshing waters.
Written August 17, 2020
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love2vay-k
Bonner Springs, KS65 contributions
Mar 2017 • Family
This should not be listed as a place to visit on trip advisor. The falls have been closed for years. A park ranger we spoke to said that there is no date for them to reopen. You can catch a small glimpse of the falls from the road but traffic is consistent and quick - kind of dangerous for small children to cross the road. You can watch rock climbers in the area - which is always fun and amazing.
Written March 17, 2017
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Shari W
Boulder, CO26 contributions
Boulder Falls used to be a popular stopping-off point for people traveling in Boulder Canyon, but as of late spring 2008, the falls are closed indefinitely. I write this in May 2010 and they've been closed for about 2 years now. I drive the canyon often and will update if they re-open.
The problem is that we had tons of run-off and rock slide that spring and the rock wall became unstable. Several people were injured and one woman was killed by falling rock. Engineers have been brought in to see about a permanent solution but the only things they can recommend that will keep people from getting boulders dropped on their heads are solutions with hefty price tags. The unreasonable expense means that safety cannot be guaranteed (or even given good odds) so the falls remain closed.
As with most places like this, people do go past the barriers and ignore the signs. If they're caught, they're arrested. Sometimes they climb up the falls, fall into Boulder Creek and end up getting rescued. Then arrested. And sometimes they get hurt badly. I'm no fan of the nanny state, but this is one attraction that should be left alone. The loose rock up above really does sometimes still peel off and bounce all over the place.
The problem is that we had tons of run-off and rock slide that spring and the rock wall became unstable. Several people were injured and one woman was killed by falling rock. Engineers have been brought in to see about a permanent solution but the only things they can recommend that will keep people from getting boulders dropped on their heads are solutions with hefty price tags. The unreasonable expense means that safety cannot be guaranteed (or even given good odds) so the falls remain closed.
As with most places like this, people do go past the barriers and ignore the signs. If they're caught, they're arrested. Sometimes they climb up the falls, fall into Boulder Creek and end up getting rescued. Then arrested. And sometimes they get hurt badly. I'm no fan of the nanny state, but this is one attraction that should be left alone. The loose rock up above really does sometimes still peel off and bounce all over the place.
Written May 30, 2010
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Is Boulder Falls still closed? On google maps it says 'permanently closed'. Thanks =]
Written April 11, 2015
I drove by there today on our way up to Nederland, Ward and a drive on the Peak to Peak highway, and yes it is still closed and will be for some time to come. There was considerable damage done to in that area and all the way up to Estes Park. They are doing a lot of work, but the damage in some areas was total. There are still adventurous souls that walk by the gates, and up the trail, but that is something I cannot recommend, for obvious reasons. But …. the falls are only one minute portion of the majestic beauty that is all around. The peaks are covered in snow as are the Flatirons ( take the drive up to NCAR to see magnificent vistas). The weather has been in the 60's - 80's for the past few weeks and just unbelievable for hiking and mountain climbing and myriad other outdoor events that Boulder is known for.
Written April 12, 2015
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