Waterfall Hikes Near Los Alamos, NM

13,460 residents
Denver Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Los Alamos? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Los Alamos. 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 35.8927°N, -106.2862°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Los Alamos

Find waterfalls to hike near Los Alamos

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Los Alamos (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 Los Alamos (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
Rio Quemado Falls waterfall

Rio Quemado Falls

New Mexico
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Los Alamos With Waterfalls

Upper Frijoles Falls waterfall

Upper Frijoles Falls

20.7 miles away
New Mexico
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft
Lower Frijoles Falls waterfall

Lower Frijoles Falls

34.4 miles away
New Mexico
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Jemez Falls waterfall

Jemez Falls

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

Chamisa Vega Spring Falls

New Mexico
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Los Alamos, New Mexico

Sulphur Springs

Sulphur Springs

14.7 mi 189°F

Sulphur Springs delivers 189°F water inside the Valles Caldera National Preserve at 8,267 feet elevation -- dangerously hot and...
San Antonio Warm Spring

San Antonio Warm Spring

15.5 mi 101°F

San Antonio Warm Spring flows at 101°F (38.5°C per USGS) within the Valles Caldera National Preserve at 8,431 feet. The water i...
Spence Hot Springs

Spence Hot Springs

16.6 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...
San Antonio Hot Spring

San Antonio Hot Spring

17.4 mi 129°F

San Antonio Hot Spring emerges at 129°F in the Santa Fe National Forest at 8,369 feet, producing water 83.7°F above the local a...

Mccauley Hot Springs

18.0 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....
Soda Dam Hot Springs

Soda Dam Hot Springs

21.7 mi 117°F

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

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