Boulder Falls

Came here about 8 years ago in the winter and the water was frozen so on my most recent trip back to Boulder I had to check it out. Unfortunately it was closed but we saw a couple people in there and decided to walk around the tiny gate and risk our chances.
It’s a 50 yard walk from the rode and very beautiful. We got some great photos.
Across the street and about 100 yards up there is a water stream that you can jump into… I didn’t do it but the guys I was with did. Is it safe? Probably not but if you know what you’re doing and enjoy such thrills it’s a fun experience. Water was cold tho (I felt it)!
Enjoy the natural beauty of Boulder! Def a must see if you are visiting.

so pretty up here.

The drive up is beautiful, however the park is closed. From what I hear it has been closed for years. Hope it opens soon so we can view, what looks like from a distance, a majestic sight.

Got family in town and don’t know what to do? This is a great place to stop on your way up into the mountains to Nederland, Estes Park, and beyond. The parking is easy enough, though it can be crowded on busy summer weekends. There is a trail that only takes a few minutes to hike, reaching a pretty spectacular, booming falls. There’s not much to do here except walk up, see the waterfall, and head back, but it is a great place to stretch the legs, and provides some fantastic photo ops.

We were expecting the hike to the falls to be quite a bit longer and were surprised when it only took a few minutes.
+ Free activity
+ Great view of the falls
+ Close to Boulder if you’re in town visiting
+ Dog friendly
If you have a spare hour, I highly recommend the short hike to view the falls!

You park, then you walk a very short distance and then you look at the water falling. It’s not a bad waterfall, I just thought it was going to be more of a hike. It seems strange to me to just go stand there, watching the waterfall, then maybe take a picture or two, then turn around and leave! I suppose this is why It’s crowded with tourists, who can be pretty entertaining.
I just read other reviews, and you will not be seeing me jumping off! Crazies!

You park. You walk. You see amazing waterfall. You’ll feel the mist of the water before you see the falls on a windy day. It’s a good spot for a low-​impact picnic, to sit and listen to the rushing water, or to talk with a friend.
If you go beyond the boundaries, please try not to do something stupid like get killed.

I was driving to Blue Lake hike around the end of this road and just so happen to pass Boulder Falls. On the way back, my girlfriend and I decided to stopped here to check it out.
This is a pretty good place to snap a few pictures and then leave. Also, I don’t really understand why people were bringing Camelbacks as the hike itself is only 2 minutes with no elevation gain.
But all in all, this is a good place to stop for a couple photos and then leave.

Boulder Falls is located just a short drive from the city on Boulder Canyon Drive. Depending on how busy it is it is sometimes hard to find a parking spot along the highway. The hike down to the falls is minimal and easy enough for the kiddos to trek. The falls themselves are a beautiful natural formation to check out. Although it is usually crowded with sightseers, there is always room to get an up-​close look at the falls.
It’s a great place to go if you are visiting Boulder and are interested in checking out some of the sights, but don’t want to drive all the way up into the mountains. I believe the falls is closed during the winter, but it’s a great thing to check out on a nice warm day. Also, it’s family friendly so everyone can enjoy.

You didn’t hear it from me, but there’s also a little place right next to the highway (a few hundred feet up from the main parking/​entrance) where you can climb up and do a 25 ft. cliff jump into the falls.
You also didn’t watch this video of me doing said jump very poorly and bruising my ass on the water:

This is really not a hike. The hike if you can call it that is about 5 – 10 minutes from the road.
But the falls is pretty (about 10 feet tall). The place is serene on weekdays.
So if you dont feel like exerting your-​self, or you have people in your group who cant walk to far — then this place is a great visit.
And as its serene and you can enjoy the sounds of the water-​fall — its a great escape from Denver city.
From Boulder head out on Canyon Blvd which becomes highway 119. The falls is about 9 miles from the city. The parking is on the left side of the road and the falls itself is on the right side of the road.
The hills on either side of the road seem to be popular with rock climbers.
Lat/​Long: 40.451,-105.40 534
From Boulder, head west on Canyon Blvd which is Hwy 119. Travel about 9 miles to the parking lot on the south side.