Waterfall Hikes Near Rio Rancho, NM

104,351 residents
Denver Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rio Rancho? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rio Rancho. 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 35.2873°N, -106.6982°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rio Rancho

Find waterfalls to hike near Rio Rancho

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Rio Rancho (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

29.4 miles away
New Mexico
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Rio Rancho (1 waterfall)

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

Jemez Falls waterfall

Jemez Falls

29.4 miles away
New Mexico
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Rio Rancho With Waterfalls

Chamisa Vega Spring Falls waterfall

Chamisa Vega Spring Falls

32.1 miles away
New Mexico
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jemez Falls waterfall

Jemez Falls

29.4 miles away
New Mexico
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Lower Frijoles Falls waterfall

Lower Frijoles Falls

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

Upper Frijoles Falls

46.5 miles away
New Mexico
Moderate
2.5 miles 400 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Unnamed Spring Sandoval County

10.6 mi 68°F

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

Indian Springs

17.2 mi 123°F

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

San Ysidro Warm Springs

18.2 mi 68°F

San Ysidro Warm Springs produces 68°F water on BLM land in Sandoval County, running roughly 13°F above the local annual average...
San Ysidro Hot Springs

San Ysidro Hot Springs

18.9 mi 85°F

San Ysidro Hot Springs delivers 85°F thermal water with remarkably high sodium (3,000 mg/L) and chloride (2,400 mg/L) concentra...

Phillips Springs

22.2 mi 70°F

Phillips Springs emerges at 70°F on Zia Pueblo tribal land in Sandoval County at 6,000 feet elevation. The water runs 16°F abov...
Jemez Springs

Jemez Springs

24.0 mi 169°F

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

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