Notable waterfall · Jefferson, Colorado
Maxwell Falls
Maxwell Falls is a waterfall in Jefferson, Colorado.
Maxwell Falls: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this waterfall: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Maxwell Falls
Season: July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Maxwell Falls — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 39.57865, -105.36811. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Maxwell Falls
- Dedisse Park · park · Jefferson · ~8 km · Must-see
- Berrian Mountain · viewpoint · Jefferson · ~9 km · Must-see
- Hiwan Homestead Museum · museum · Jefferson · ~10 km · Must-see
- Pence Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~12 km · Must-see
- Bergen Peak State Wildlife Area · sanctuary · Clear Creek · ~12 km · Must-see
- Elk Meadow Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~12 km · Must-see
- O'Fallon Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~13 km · Must-see
- Corwina Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~15 km · Must-see
- Mount Lindo Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~17 km · Must-see
- Little Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~17 km · Must-see
- LoDaisKa site · fort · Jefferson · ~20 km · Must-see
- Mount Morrison · viewpoint · Jefferson · ~20 km · Must-see
- Katherine Craig Park · park · Jefferson · ~20 km · Must-see
- Morrison Natural History Museum · museum · Jefferson · ~21 km · Must-see
- Bradford House II · fort · Jefferson · ~21 km · Must-see
- South Valley Park · sanctuary · Jefferson · ~23 km · Must-see
- Mother Cabrini Shrine · church · Jefferson · ~23 km · Must-see
- Mount Evans Wilderness · sanctuary · Clear Creek · ~23 km · Must-see
Other waterfalls near Maxwell Falls
- Crystal Falls / Kirkpatrick Trail · waterfall · Teller · ~99 km · Must-see
- Fern Falls · waterfall · Larimer · ~110 km · Must-see
- Alberta Falls · waterfall · Larimer · ~114 km · Must-see
- North Clear Creek Falls, Creede CO · waterfall · Eagle · ~128 km · Must-see
- Horsetooth Falls · waterfall · Larimer · ~137 km · Must-see
- Maxwell Falls · waterfall · Jefferson · ~2 km
- Elk Falls · waterfall · Park · ~11 km
- Elk Falls Overlook · waterfall · Park · ~12 km
- Cataract rapids (Waterfall) · waterfall · Jefferson · ~22 km
- Cascade Creek Trail · waterfall · Jefferson · ~25 km
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Frequently asked
Is Maxwell Falls flowing now?
No visitor has reported the water flow status for Maxwell Falls yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Maxwell Falls?
July to January, best August to November right after rains; most dry up from February to June. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Maxwell Falls?
Nearby: Dedisse Park (park, 8 km), Berrian Mountain (viewpoint, 9 km), Hiwan Homestead Museum (museum, 10 km), Pence Park (sanctuary, 12 km), Bergen Peak State Wildlife Area (sanctuary, 12 km), Elk Meadow Park (sanctuary, 12 km).
Is Maxwell Falls worth visiting?
Maxwell Falls is listed as a notable waterfall in Colorado on Spotwander.