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Copeland Falls

Boulder County, Colorado

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Boulder County, Colorado
Access status
Published trail distance and park entry rules documented
The walk
About 0.6 miles return
Ground & access
Short, nearly level forest trail. Snow and ice possible in winter. No pets on RMNP trails.
Visit Estes Park: Estes Park Trails table

From Wild Basin Trailhead, follow the trail along North Saint Vrain Creek a short distance to Copeland Falls. Return the same way, or continue to Calypso Cascades.

Plan your visit

Wild Basin Trailhead to Copeland Falls

Visit Estes Park lists 0.6 miles round trip and 15 feet of gain from Wild Basin.

Short, nearly level forest trail. Snow and ice possible in winter. No pets on RMNP trails.

Where to start

Wild Basin Trailhead at the end of the Wild Basin road. In winter the road is gated about a mile before the trailhead, adding about a mile each way.

Timing & water

Open year-round; winter access starts at the winter gate. Timed entry dates change each year.

Before you go

RMNP entrance pass required: $30 per private vehicle for one day or $35 for seven days. From May 22 to October 12, 2026, a Timed Entry reservation was needed to enter between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., including for Wild Basin.

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Boulder County, Colorado.

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