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The Top 20 Gorges in Colorado

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from in Colorado. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in Colorado.

Last updated: November 20, 2025

Zapata Falls

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Chacos, Keens, or similar are best for hiking up to the falls.

From trailhead to stream is uphill and dusty with scattered benches under trees. Navigating through the stream is short, but water is cold and watch for deep sections.

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Warner Point Nature Trail

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This is a wonderful hike with interpretive signs starting at the end of the South Rim Road. It might be a short distance to Warner Point, but it's not the …

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Canyon Creek Bridge and Falls

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Box Canyon Falls is where Canyon Creek cascades 85 feet into a narrow quartzite canyon surrounded by 100-foot walls. This developed park offers hiking trails, picnic areas, and a visitor …

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Paint Mines Interpretive Park

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The Paint Mines Interpretive Park is one of the hidden gems of El Paso County. Just under an hour from downtown Colorado Springs, the Paint Mines Interpretive Park is a …

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Lefthand Canyon (from Lee Hill Drive to Ward)

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This section of the popular Lefthand Canyon is a long, but scenic climb with increasingly good views of the often-snowcapped Indian Peaks the closer you get to Ward. Ward is …

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Glacier Gorge Trail

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Medium effort trail through alpine forests, along running streams and picturesque waterfalls. Come in autumn to see a perfect Indian summer. This trail becomes more and more secluded the farther you go.

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Hanging Lake Trail

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The Hanging Lake trail is a 1.2 mile backcountry hike. It is steep, rigorous and rocky, but rewards you with beautiful scenery and scenic waterfalls.

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Tucker Gulch

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Tucker Gulch, stretching for about eight miles, plays a significant role as a watershed running from east to west. It cuts through the prairie, situated roughly one mile north of …

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South Rim Visitor Center, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

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The Visitor Center is open year-round, but be aware that the opening times can vary by season. As with most NPS Visitor Centers, you can expect rangers, exhibits, and a …

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Creek Bottom Trail, Castlewood Canyon State Park

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Castlewood Canyon State Park features remarkable rock formations along the Cherry Creek. The chosen route is the longest, and it will allow you to see the most beautiful views of this remarquable state park, very easily accessible.

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Want to see even more gorges? See the best ones in Colorado region by region:

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Already discovered everything in this region? See additional gorges in Colorado for your next adventure:

The Top 20 Gorges in Colorado

Zapata Falls

Warner Point Nature Trail

Canyon Creek Bridge and Falls

Paint Mines Interpretive Park

Lefthand Canyon (from Lee Hill Drive to Ward)

Glacier Gorge Trail

Hanging Lake Trail

Tucker Gulch

South Rim Visitor Center, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Creek Bottom Trail, Castlewood Canyon State Park

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