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Boulder Falls is conveniently location along Boulder Canyon Drive (CO 119) and has a nice short trail leading to the falls. There are benches to sit at very close to the falls and the creek can be accessed directly here. The area was given to the city of Boulder by Charles G. Buckingham in 1914 for "saving this beautiful spot from the encroachment of the tungsten boom".
Boulder Falls gets heavy tourist traffic and it is not common to have a tourist bus stop and unload to the falls on the way up the mountain. However, at the right time, it's a great place for locals to go and relax or picnic.
The areas beyond the viewpoint are closed and many people have been hurt attempting to climb the rocks and canyon walls in the area around the falls.
Boulder Falls is closed seasonally due to winter conditions.
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Distance |
300 feet |
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Physical Difficulty Technical Difficulty Elevation Gain Starting Elevation Max. Elevation Facilities Fees Wheelchair Use Mountain Bikes Dogs Horses Fishing Snowshoe X-Country Ski Agency |
Easy Easy 60 7000 7060 None None Falls visible from trailhead, trail not accessible No Yes No, very short trail None No, closed seasonally No, closed seasonally |
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Highlights |
Waterfall, benches very close to falls. Very easy access and parking. |
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Comments |
Parking is on the opposite side of the road from the falls, be careful crossing. |
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Boulder Falls
Photos courtesy of J. Thomas Colorado Photographer - All Rights Reserved©
Directions to Boulder Falls
Boulder Falls is located 11 miles up Boulder Canyon heading west out of Boulder. Parking is on the south side of the road.
