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Copeland Falls

📍 Allenspark, CO🥾 0.6 mi round trip · easy🎟 National Park entrance fee required (timed-entry reservation may also apply, late May–mid-Oct)

The easiest waterfall hike in Rocky Mountain National Park at just 0.6 miles round-trip with only 15 feet of elevation gain.

DirectionsOfficial site

Getting there

easy0.6 mi round tripNo dogs

National Park entrance fee required (timed-entry reservation may also apply, late May–mid-Oct)

Conditions

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Based on this listing's approximate location — see the note on coordinates below.

Our take

Copeland Falls is an exceptionally short and easy waterfall in Rocky Mountain National Park’s Wild Basin, requiring just 0.3 miles one-way with minimal elevation gain. It is among the park’s most accessible waterfall hikes.

The trailhead is located at the Wild Basin Ranger Station. An entrance fee and possible timed-entry reservation (late May through mid-October) are required. Dogs are not permitted on park trails.

Best visited May through October when park access is most convenient and alpine conditions are stable.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Visit May through October when park timed-entry reservations are available; the Wild Basin area can be snow-covered outside these months.

How long to budget

Less than 30 minutes

What to bring

  • National Park entrance pass ($35/vehicle, valid 7 days)
  • Timed-entry reservation (may be required late May–mid-Oct; check recreation.gov or nps.gov/romo)

Who it suits

Good for

  • Very young children and seniors
  • Minimal-effort waterfall viewing
  • Accessible nature experience

Skip it if

Dogs are not allowed on park trails; if traveling with a pet, this hike is not an option.

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Copeland Falls?

National Park entrance fee required (timed-entry reservation may also apply, late May–mid-Oct)

How do I get to Copeland Falls?

Via a 0.6-mile round-trip trail rated easy by the managing agency.

Can I bring my dog to Copeland Falls?

No — the managing agency's page states dogs are not permitted here (or on the specific trail/area needed to reach the falls).

Copeland Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park

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Quick facts

HeightNot published
Trail0.6 mi round trip
Difficultyeasy
Fee / permitNational Park entrance fee required (timed-entry reservation may also apply, late May–mid-Oct)
Managing agencyNational Park Service — Rocky Mountain National Park
DogsNot allowed
SwimmingNot published
ADA accessNot published
CountyBoulder County
RegionRocky Mountain National Park
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Source

nps.gov

NPS official hiking-trail list: Wild Basin Ranger Station to Copeland Falls is 0.3 mi one-way, only 15 ft gain — one of the shortest, easiest falls hikes in the park. Checked Sept 2026.

Checked September 2026.