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The Broadmoor Seven Falls

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Adult $19.75·Child(2-12y) $12.75·Child(under 1) Free·Military $16.75USD(Admission includes the mandatory shuttle ride from the Broadmoor parking lot; tickets are not sold directly at the falls entrance and must be acquired at the shuttle gate)

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Overview

Seven Falls is a series of seven cascading waterfalls of South Cheyenne Creek in South Cheyenne Cañon, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. It has been a privately owned tourist attraction since it was opened in the early 1880s. There is no parking at Seven Falls.

Practical Info

1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80905, USA

Every day9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Suggested Duration2-3 hours

Best TimeSummer from June to August is best, particularly trailing into the twilight hours. Arriving after 5:00 PM is highly recommended to catch the night illumination, when massive LED light arrays turn on to submerge the seven distinct cascading tiers of water into a magical multi-colored canyon display.

Getting ThereDirect vehicle access or pedestrian walk-in to the canyon entrance is prohibited due to narrow valley constraints. Visitors must drive and park at The Broadmoor's Norris-Penrose Event Center (1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd) for free, then board the official Seven Falls shuttle bus to the entry gates.

(855) 923-7272

sevenfalls.com/

Travel Tips

The canyon gates feature zero public parking, and idling or staging along residential corridors inside The Broadmoor neighborhood triggers immediate towing. All drivers must route directly to the complimentary remote staging lot at 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd and board the official shuttle loop.
Accessing the premium Eagle's Nest platform involves scaling a 224-step exposed steel staircase. During afternoon alpine thunderstorm windows, this metallic staircase instantly locks down due to high lightning-strike profiles; furthermore, the shadowed canyon floor runs 10°F colder than local areas.

Photo Tips

Best Light =【Time Windows & Photography】Capturing the 181-foot cascading multi-tiered waterfall fully illuminated by multi-colored LED displays requires positioning inside the canyon between 6:30 PM and close. Midday hours generate destructive white-hot reflections off the vertical granite columns, creating catastrophic exposure contrasts.

Reviews

Positive

The seven-tiered waterfall cascading down a sheer canyon is beautiful, especially when illuminated by colorful lights at night.
The challenging 224-step staircase built into the cliff leads to a summit trail with magnificent views of the canyon valley.
For seniors or wheelchair users, an indoor mountain elevator whisks you straight up to the prime waterfall viewing platform.
Managed by the 5-star Broadmoor resort, the staff is incredibly polite and the entire glen is kept impeccably clean.

Heads up

You cannot drive to the falls; you must park miles away at a designated hotel lot and take a mandatory shuttle, which is a hassle.
The admission price feels steep for a waterfall attraction you can view quickly, heavily reflecting the luxury resort branding.
During dry seasons like late summer, the roaring falls diminish to a tiny trickle, making it feel underwhelming compared to photos.
The narrow box canyon feels heavily commercialized with asphalt paths and restaurant patios, lacking a raw, wild nature vibe.