Calypso Cascades Hike
Waterfall · about 200 ft high | Colorado
3.6 mi round trip
610 ft
Moderate
Calypso Cascades Hike at a Glance
The Calypso Cascades hike via the Wild Basin Trail is 3.6 mi round trip with 610 ft of elevation gain.
| Falls height | About 200 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Wild Basin Trail |
| Distance | 3.6 mi round trip |
| Elevation gain | 610 ft |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
Your time: about 1 h 30 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 1 h 55 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 850 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 3.6 mi distance and 610 ft of gain for this hike are verified (rockymountainhikingtrails.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Calypso Cascades
Calypso Cascades is a waterfall in Colorado, about 200 feet high, on land managed by Rocky Mountain National Park. Its height is from rockymountainhikingtrails.com.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Wild Basin Trail: 3.6 miles round trip with about 610 feet of elevation gain, from Wild Basin Trailhead. Distance from rockymountainhikingtrails.com. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Moderate.
Before You Go
- Pets are prohibited on all trails in Rocky Mountain National Park. (nps.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Rocky Mountain National Park for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Calypso Cascades?
The Wild Basin Trail to Calypso Cascades is 3.6 miles round trip with about 610 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Calypso Cascades hike start?
It starts from Wild Basin Trailhead.
How tall is Calypso Cascades?
Calypso Cascades is about 200 feet high.
Are dogs allowed on the Calypso Cascades trail?
Pets are prohibited on all trails in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
1:00 PM (2:00 PM summer)
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Calypso Cascades Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- rockymountainhikingtrails.com
- Distance
- rockymountainhikingtrails.com
- Falls height
- rockymountainhikingtrails.com
- Falls location
- en.wikipedia.org
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Calypso Cascades.