Helen Hunt Falls
- Height
- 35 ft
- Hike
- 0.1 mi each way
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
- Dogs
- Allowed
Helen Hunt Falls drops about 35 ft on North Cheyenne Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. Reaching it is a 0.1 mi hike each way.
Closures and warnings
No cell service at Helen Hunt Falls. Gates lock at evening park closure. As of September 28, 2026.
The falls
| Height | 35 ft |
|---|---|
| Flow note | About 35 ft cascade on North Cheyenne Creek, visible from the road and a short walk from the visitor center. |
Access
| Hike | 0.1 mi each way |
|---|---|
| Road | Paved |
| Road note | No buses, RVs, or oversized vehicles on North Cheyenne Canyon Road (city park guidance). |
| Parking | Free parking at the Helen Hunt Falls lot about 2.5 miles up North Cheyenne Canyon Road from the park entrance; overflow lots farther up when full. |
| When it fills | Main lot fills early on summer weekends; arrive before mid-morning. |
| Fee | Free park entry and parking (City of Colorado Springs). |
| Hours | Park 5 a.m.-10 p.m. May 1-Oct 31; 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov 1-Apr 30. Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center Memorial Day-Labor Day 8 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | City of Colorado Springs (North Cheyenne Canon Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Drinking water | Yes |
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Visitor Center seasonal; portable toilets in summer; maps and water at the center when open. |
Rules
| Dogs | Allowed |
|---|
Common questions
Common questions
Is Helen Hunt Falls open?
No cell service at Helen Hunt Falls. Gates lock at evening park closure. As of September 28, 2026. Hours: Park 5 a.m.-10 p.m. May 1-Oct 31; 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov 1-Apr 30. Helen Hunt Falls Visitor Center Memorial Day-Labor Day 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
How tall is Helen Hunt Falls?
Helen Hunt Falls drops about 35 ft.
How long is the hike to Helen Hunt Falls?
It's a 0.1 mi hike each way. The road in is paved. No buses, RVs, or oversized vehicles on North Cheyenne Canyon Road (city park guidance). Parking: Free parking at the Helen Hunt Falls lot about 2.5 miles up North Cheyenne Canyon Road from the park entrance; overflow lots farther up when full. Main lot fills early on summer weekends; arrive before mid-morning.
Do you need a reservation for Helen Hunt Falls?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Helen Hunt Falls?
Yes. Free park entry and parking (City of Colorado Springs).
When is Helen Hunt Falls flowing?
About 35 ft cascade on North Cheyenne Creek, visible from the road and a short walk from the visitor center.
What facilities are at Helen Hunt Falls?
Restrooms, drinking water, and picnic sites. Visitor Center seasonal; portable toilets in summer; maps and water at the center when open.
Nearby
Nearby
Camping nearby
Fishing nearby
Public land
Just outside: Pike and San Isabel National Forests (0.2 mi) .
Sources
2
- https://coloradosprings.gov/ncc (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / access.hours, access.fee, access.parking, access.amenities.note / visitor center seasonal hours, waterbodyName, hazardNote, waterfall.ephemeral)
- https://dayhikesneardenver.com/helen-hunt-falls-colorado-springs/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs waterfall.heightFt, access.hikeDistanceMi, rules.dogs)
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