There are so many incredible places in Colorado that deserve to be on your bucket list, but some of my absolute favorite adventures are those that end under a beautiful waterfall! Below, you’ll find my own personal “Bucket List” of waterfalls in SW Colorado! Feel free to bookmark this page and check back often, as I love adding new waterfalls to the list! Or better yet, drop a suggestion in the comments with one that I haven’t included! While here, click on any waterfall name to be redirected to a site with additional information. As you scroll through my bucket list for inspiration, keep in mind that I haven’t been to all of them. If I’ve visited the falls, you’ll see my personal photographs and possibly some small notes. If the falls has a red name and no photographs, then we have not explored it yet. I hope you find some inspiration in this post and a few waterfalls to add to your list! Enjoy! Southwestern Colorado Waterfalls: Listed alpha by closest town to falls… NOT in order of personal preference. 1. Zapata Falls (Alamosa) 2. North Clear Creek Falls (Creede) 3. Phoenix Park Falls (Creede) 4. South Clear Creek Falls (Creede) 5. Cascade Creek Falls (Durango) 6. Lime Creek Road Falls (Durango) 7. Nellie Creek Falls (Lake City) 8. Whitmore Falls (Lake City) 9. Box Canyon Falls (Ouray) 10. Falls Creek Waterfall & Four Mile Waterfall (Pagosa Springs) 11. Piedra Falls (Pagosa Springs) 12. Silver Falls (Pagosa Springs) 13. Treasure Falls (Pagosa Springs) 14. Adrenaline Falls (Silverton) 15. South Mineral Creek Falls (Silverton) 16. Bear Creek Falls (Telluride) 17. Bridal Veil Falls (Telluride) 18. Cornet Creek Falls (Telluride) 19. Mystic Falls (Telluride) Other Parts of Colorado/ NOT located in SW region: Listed alpha by name… NOT in order of personal preference. 20. Rainbow Falls (Manitou Springs) 21. Rifle Falls (Rifle) Other Bodies of Water Worth Mentioning: Listed alpha by name… NOT in order of personal preference. 22. Blue Lake (Telluride) 23. Crystal Lake (Ophir) 24. Emerald Lake (Crested Butte) 25. Ice Lakes Basin (Silverton) 26. Island Lake (Silverton) 27. Lizard Lake & Crystal Mill (Marble) 28. Maroon Bells (Aspen) 29. Medano Creek (Alamosa, Great Sand Dunes National Park) 30. Molas Lake (Silverton) On The Fence: 31. Hanging Lake (Glenwood Springs) I hope you enjoyed my “Southwest Colorado Waterfall Bucket List!” If you found inspiration and visit one of the falls listed, please drop us a note and let us know!
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