Waterfall Hikes Near Santa Fe, NM

93,165 residents
Denver Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Santa Fe? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Santa Fe. 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 35.6619°N, -105.9819°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Santa Fe

Find waterfalls to hike near Santa Fe

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Santa Fe (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 Santa Fe (3 waterfalls)

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

Rio Quemado Falls waterfall

Rio Quemado Falls

New Mexico
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Pecos Falls waterfall

Pecos Falls

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

All Hiking Trails Near Santa Fe With Waterfalls

Nambe Falls waterfall

Nambe Falls

New Mexico
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Rio Quemado Falls waterfall

Rio Quemado Falls

New Mexico
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Pecos Falls waterfall

Pecos Falls

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
Chamisa Vega Spring Falls waterfall

Chamisa Vega Spring Falls

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

Petrero Waterfall

34.7 miles away
New Mexico
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Santa Fe, New Mexico

Montezuma Hot Springs

Montezuma Hot Springs

29.7 mi 138°F

Montezuma Hot Springs produces 138 °F water at 6,840 feet elevation in San Miguel County — a full 88 degrees above the local an...

Montezuma Hot Springs

29.9 mi

Montezuma Hot Springs consists of 20 to 30 individual thermal vents at 6,729 feet elevation near Las Vegas, New Mexico. Also kn...

Ojo Caliente Hot Springs

34.4 mi

Ojo Caliente Hot Springs is a group of geothermal springs at 6,220 feet in Rio Arriba County with roadside access just 30 meter...
Ojo Caliente (Arsenic Spring)

Ojo Caliente (Arsenic Spring)

34.4 mi 111°F

Ojo Caliente's Arsenic Spring discharges at 111°F (40°C confirmed by USGS) through water unusually high in sodium (890 mg/L) an...

Mccauley Hot Springs

35.0 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....
Jemez Springs

Jemez Springs

35.3 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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