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Right now as of Oct 28, 2026
- Permit Ticket required (From $21 adult (online)).
Status note (Oct 28, 2026): Open, as far as we can tell, on the late-fall 2026 schedule: Friday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm, from October 23 to November 29. It also opens November 26 and 27 for Thanksgiving. No winter schedule is posted yet. What the status labels mean
Seven Falls is a series of seven cascades totaling 181 feet on South Cheyenne Creek in Colorado Springs. It's a ticketed park owned by The Broadmoor, where online adult tickets are $25 for morning entry or $21 after 2pm. Everyone parks at Norris Penrose Event Center and rides a free shuttle. From October 23 to November 29, 2026, the park opens Friday to Sunday only, plus November 26 and 27 for Thanksgiving.
About Seven Falls
Seven Falls is a chain of seven cascades that add up to 181 feet, per Wikipedia. Their names are Bridal Veil, Feather, Hill, Hull, Ramona, Shorty and Weimer. The official site says the canyon walls around them rise 1,250 feet.
Seven Falls is a private, ticketed park rather than public land. The Hill family owned the falls for 68 years before The Broadmoor bought them in 2014, Wikipedia says. A flood in September 2013 had closed the park, and it reopened under The Broadmoor on August 13, 2015.
Besides the falls, the park has nature trails above the cascades, the Eagle's Nest viewing platform and Restaurant 1858. The Broadmoor resort is about a 1-mile walk away.
Inspiration Point, at the end of a 1-mile trail above the falls, was the original grave site of writer Helen Hunt Jackson, per the official trails page. Wikipedia says she died in 1885 and her remains were later moved to Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs.
Helen Hunt Falls, in North Cheyenne Cañon, is named for the same writer.
Restaurant 1858 and the zipline
As listed in October 2026, Restaurant 1858 serves lunch Friday to Sunday, 11am to 5pm. The official FAQ says you need a park entrance ticket to eat there. Reservations are taken at 855-421-4301.
For a zipline, The Broadmoor Soaring Adventure sells tickets that include Seven Falls admission, per The Broadmoor.
Getting there and parking
You can't drive to the park entrance. All visitors park at Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd, and ride a complimentary shuttle to the park, the official FAQ says. Parking and the shuttle are both free.
Broadmoor hotel guests can catch the shuttle at the West building or walk the mile to the park. The shuttle takes strollers and wheelchairs, and leashed pets can ride along.
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The walk
From the shuttle drop-off, you walk about 0.8 mile up the paved canyon road to the base of the falls, per the official FAQ. If walking that distance is hard, a chauffeured golf cart runs to the end of the canyon, about 100 yards from the base.
Main Falls Stairs and Eagle's Nest
The Main Falls Stairs have 224 steps. The official FAQ says they're the only route to the top of the falls, where nature trails continue. There's no shortcut, so pace yourself.
The Eagle's Nest viewing platform is another option. It's 185 steps up, or you can ride the Mountain Elevator. The park says visits average 2 to 2.5 hours, longer if you hike above the falls or stay for a meal.
Trails above the falls
Two trails start at the top of the 224 steps, per the official trails page. The Inspiration Point trail is 1 mile and takes about an hour round trip. The Midnight Falls trail takes about half an hour round trip.
The park says the 224-step stairway and the 400-foot climbs are moderately difficult, and that flip-flops aren't appropriate. The trails close in the evenings and during bad weather.
When to visit
From October 23 to November 29, 2026, the park opens Friday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm, and is closed Monday to Thursday. It's also open November 26 and 27 for Thanksgiving, as listed in October 2026.
The park says hours may change for weather or private buyouts. No schedule is posted after November 29, so check the Hours & Rates page before a winter trip.
Online tickets are $4 cheaper per person after 2pm. In late fall, though, the park closes at 5pm, so an afternoon ticket leaves you less time on the stairs and trails.
Like Turner Falls in Oklahoma, Seven Falls charges admission per person, so budget for the whole group before you go.
| Height | 181 ftNote: total over seven cascades, per Wikipedia; canyon walls rise 1,250 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | About 0.8 mi walk up a paved canyon road to the base; 224 stairs to the top, where nature trails continue |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Time needed | Visits average 2-2.5 hours (official FAQ) |
| Entry fee | Online adult tickets $25 (9am-1pm) or $21 (2pm-7pm); children 2-12 $19 or $15; under 2 free |
| Permit / reservation | No permit; paid admission ticket |
| Parking | Free lot at Norris Penrose Event Center + free shuttle |
| Hours / season | As listed Oct 2026: Oct 23-Nov 29, Fri-Sun 9am-5pm, closed Mon-Thu, plus open Nov 26-27 for Thanksgiving. No schedule posted after Nov 29 |
| Dogs | Leashed pets allowed on shuttles, in the park, on the stairs and trails |
| Wheelchair / stroller | Partial: golf cart to about 100 yd from the base and an elevator to Eagle's Nest; the stairs to the top are not accessible |
| Walk behind the falls | No |
| Managed by | The Broadmoor (private) |
Safety and swimming
We couldn't find a published swimming rule for Seven Falls. Stay on the walkways, stairs and platforms, and keep out of the creek and off the rocks around the falls.
The 224 stairs are a real climb. Take your time, keep kids close, and turn back if you feel unwell. If stairs aren't an option, the golf cart gets you near the base and the Mountain Elevator reaches Eagle's Nest.
A September 2013 flood closed the park until August 2015, per Wikipedia. Follow staff directions if they close part of the canyon. For general tips, see our waterfall safety page.
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Seven Falls FAQ
How much does Seven Falls cost?
Online adult tickets are $25 for 9am-1pm entry or $21 for 2pm-7pm, according to the official Hours & Rates page. Children 2-12 are $19 or $15, seniors and military $22 or $18, and kids under 2 are free. Walk-up tickets cost $2 more, and prices go up $1 on holiday weekends.
Where do you park for Seven Falls?
At Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd. A free shuttle takes you from there to the park entrance. You can't park at the park itself.
How many stairs are at Seven Falls?
The Main Falls Stairs have 224 steps and are the only way to the top. The Eagle's Nest platform is 185 steps up, or you can take the Mountain Elevator.
Are dogs allowed at Seven Falls?
Yes. The park welcomes leashed pets on the shuttle, in the park, on the stairs and on the trails.
Is Seven Falls wheelchair accessible?
Partly. The shuttle takes wheelchairs, a golf cart runs to about 100 yards from the base, and the Mountain Elevator reaches Eagle's Nest. The stairs to the top are not accessible.
How hard is the hike at Seven Falls?
Moderate. The park calls the 224-step stairway and the 400-foot trail climbs moderately difficult. Inspiration Point is 1 mile and about an hour round trip, and Midnight Falls about half an hour. Visits average 2 to 2.5 hours, per the official FAQ.
Is there a restaurant at Seven Falls?
Yes, Restaurant 1858. As listed in October 2026, it serves lunch Friday to Sunday, 11am to 5pm. You need a park entrance ticket to eat there, per the official FAQ.
Who is buried at Seven Falls?
Writer Helen Hunt Jackson was first buried at Inspiration Point, above the falls; the official trails page calls it her original grave site. Wikipedia says her remains were later moved to Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs.
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Sources
- Seven Falls: Hours & Rates
- Seven Falls: FAQs
- Seven Falls (official)
- Seven Falls: Plan Your Visit
- Seven Falls: Hiking Trails
- The Broadmoor: Soaring Adventure
- Wikipedia: Seven Falls
- Wikipedia: Helen Hunt Jackson
Last verified Oct 28, 2026 by The Waterfall Guide editorial team. Conditions change: confirm with The Broadmoor (private) before you go. Spotted something out of date? Report a correction.