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Seven Falls in Colorado Springs

Seven Falls in Colorado Springs is a series of seven cascading waterfalls, reaching a total height of 181 feet. Visitors can experience it up close and personal via 224 steps on the staircase from the base of the falls to the peak.

On December 5, 1872, Nathaniel Colby homesteaded the 160 acres that included the present day Seven Falls and South Cheyenne Cañon. Colby soon sold the land to the Colorado Springs Land Company for $1000. Later owners realized little profit from the land until 1882 when James Hull purchased the property for $1,300. Mr. Hull was a naturalist who was disturbed to note the scenic beauty of the canyon was being threatened by the felling of trees for their lumber value.

Hull was also a businessman, and he understood the value of the "ranch" as it was then called. He advertised the property as a scenic resort and began to improve it by constructing a road through the canyon to the Seven Falls in Colorado Springs and building a stairway along the side of the Falls. He installed a toll gate at the foot of the canyon and proceeded to do business. Access to the Falls in those days was largely by carriages, burros and saddle horses furnished by a local entrepreneur named Hunter who paid James Hull and his sons $500 for the privilege of taking passengers to the Falls for 25 cents each. Business flourished and Seven Falls became a prominent tourist attraction.

Visitors can still view the scenic wonder of Seven Falls today from either the top of the 224 step staircase or from the Eagle’s Nest viewing platform which can be accessed via elevator. Native American dance performances can also be viewed at Seven Falls in Colorado Springs during the summer months weather permitting.

Hours & Admissions

February 26 – May 26: 9AM – 5:15PM

Friday/Saturday throughout May Night Lighting: 5PM – 9:30PM

May 27 – August 7: 8:30AM – 10:30PM

August 8 – September 6: 8:30AM – 9:30PM

Day rates:

Adults: $9.25

Child (6-15):$5.75

5 and under: FREE

Seniors/Military/AAA: $8.25

Night rates:

Adults: $10.25