Red Gulch Falls
Drop everything
Is it plungeworthy?
A plunge on Red Gulch.
The details
- Type
- Plunge
- Watercourse
- Red Gulch
- Coordinates
- 39.57845, -108.14954
About Red Gulch Falls
Red Gulch Falls is a 280-foot plunge in Colorado, on Red Gulch.
Fed largely by snowmelt, it runs hardest in late spring and early summer and can thin to a trickle by late season.
Plungeworthy rates Red Gulch Falls 8.8/10 — drop everything. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
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Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
How tall is Red Gulch Falls?
Red Gulch Falls drops about 280 feet, in Colorado.
Where is Red Gulch Falls?
Red Gulch Falls is a waterfall in Colorado, at 39.57845, -108.14954.
Is Red Gulch Falls worth visiting?
Drop everything — Plungeworthy rates it 8.8/10.
Gear for the trip
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