Waterfall Hikes in New Mexico (NM)
2 National Parks
491 Major Cities
14 Waterfalls
to explore
New Mexico's waterfalls occur where mountain runoff meets steep canyon country: high-elevation streams in the Sangre de Cristo and Jemez ranges, plus forested gulches of the Gila and Black Range and riparian cuts through volcanic plateaus and the Chihuahuan Desert. Hikes are mostly moderate backcountry routes and canyon scrambles with a few short family-friendly paths. Cascades are often seasonal, framed by the contrast between alpine forest and arid canyonland, which distinguishes the state from more water-rich regions. See waterfalls near major New Mexico cities .
Popular Difficulties
Moderate: 11 trails
Easy: 3 trails
Trail Types
Out And Back: 14 trails
Featured Parks
National Parks in New Mexico
Best Waterfall Hikes in New Mexico
Our top picks based on trail quality and scenic value.
New Mexico
Moderate
3.0 miles
500 ft
34.4 miles away
New Mexico
Moderate
3.0 miles
400 ft
20.7 miles away
New Mexico
Moderate
2.5 miles
400 ft
New Mexico
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
New Mexico
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
25 miles away
New Mexico
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
All Waterfall Hikes in New Mexico
29.5 miles away
New Mexico
Moderate
1.5 miles
300 ft
New Mexico
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
New Mexico
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
25 miles away
New Mexico
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
New Mexico
Moderate
3.0 miles
500 ft
30.1 miles away
New Mexico
Easy
1.5 miles
200 ft
34.4 miles away
New Mexico
Moderate
3.0 miles
400 ft
18.4 miles away
New Mexico
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
22.6 miles away
New Mexico
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
New Mexico
Moderate
2.0 miles
300 ft
New Mexico
Moderate
2.0 miles
300 ft
42.9 miles away
New Mexico
Easy
0.4 miles
100 ft
35.4 miles away
New Mexico
Easy
1.5 miles
200 ft
20.7 miles away
New Mexico
Moderate
2.5 miles
400 ft