Waterfall Hikes Near Cochiti Lake, NM

466 residents
Denver Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cochiti Lake? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cochiti Lake. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 35.6478°N, -106.3425°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cochiti Lake

Find waterfalls to hike near Cochiti Lake

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cochiti Lake (1 waterfall)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Jemez Falls waterfall

Jemez Falls

30.1 miles away
New Mexico
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cochiti Lake (3 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Jemez Falls waterfall

Jemez Falls

30.1 miles away
New Mexico
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Cochiti Lake With Waterfalls

Lower Frijoles Falls waterfall

Lower Frijoles Falls

34.4 miles away
New Mexico
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Upper Frijoles Falls waterfall

Upper Frijoles Falls

20.7 miles away
New Mexico
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Jemez Falls waterfall

Jemez Falls

30.1 miles away
New Mexico
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Chamisa Vega Spring Falls waterfall

Chamisa Vega Spring Falls

New Mexico
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nambe Falls waterfall

Nambe Falls

18.4 miles away
New Mexico
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Petrero Waterfall waterfall

Petrero Waterfall

New Mexico
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Rio Quemado Falls waterfall

Rio Quemado Falls

New Mexico
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Pecos Falls waterfall

Pecos Falls

22.6 miles away
New Mexico
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Cochiti Lake, New Mexico

Indian Springs

20.1 mi 123°F

Indian Springs discharges at 123 degrees Fahrenheit on Jemez Pueblo tribal land in Sandoval County, New Mexico, soaring 67.4 de...

Mccauley Hot Springs

20.5 mi 99°F

McCauley Hot Springs emerges at 99 °F within Santa Fe National Forest at a notable 7,360 feet elevation in the Jemez Mountains....
Jemez Springs

Jemez Springs

20.8 mi 169°F

Jemez Springs reaches 169 degrees Fahrenheit, one of New Mexico's hottest thermal discharges, with USGS measurements confirming...
Soda Dam Hot Springs

Soda Dam Hot Springs

21.6 mi 117°F

Soda Dam Hot Springs consists of fifteen separate thermal vents that have built a massive travertine dam across the Jemez River...
Spence Hot Springs

Spence Hot Springs

22.0 mi 100°F

Spence Hot Springs emerges at 7,332 feet in the Santa Fe National Forest with 100°F water — 52°F above the local average. Total...

Unnamed Spring Sandoval County

22.0 mi 68°F

This unnamed spring near Placitas in Sandoval County produces 68-degree Fahrenheit water — only 11.6 degrees above ambient — pl...

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