During the hot summer months, you need a cool, beautiful, and relaxing place to go. There’s no better way to cool off than spending some time at one of New Mexico’s gorgeous waterfalls. The Land of Enchantment is home to several waterfalls that will help you beat the heat, get you outdoors, and provide some pretty spectacular views. When you are looking to beat the crowds and stay nice and cool, check out one of these seven New Mexico waterfalls.
- Bluff Springs, Cloudcroft
sabimax/TripAdvisor Bluff Springs is a gorgeous 40-foot-high waterfall that is surrounded by beauty. You can stay at the nearby campground to make a visit to this waterfall a weekend getaway. Just be warned that the road to the Bluff Springs area can be a bit rough and bumpy. Check out this awesome footage of the waterfall here.
- Bar Canyon-Soledad Canyon Waterfall, Las Cruces
Luke Hostetler/AllTrails Grab your hiking shoes to venture to the Bar Canyon-Soledad Canyon Waterfall. To reach this waterfall, you’ll have to hike a 3.4-mile trail that does require a bit of a climb. The waterfall can be small and measly or after heavy rainfall, it can make quite an impression. The small pond beneath the waterfall is typically too shallow for swimming but it is ideal for wading and soaking your feet. Click here to learn more about the hike to this stunning waterfall.
- Nambe Falls, Santa Fe
Michael Warren/iStock Via Getty Images Plus Nambe Falls is one of the largest and most beautiful waterfalls in the Land of Enchantment. It is actually a series of two waterfalls with the first waterfall reaching up to 100-feet tall. Make sure you bring your friends and family along and cool off at the small natural pool at the bottom of the lower falls. Learn more about this waterfall here.
- Jemez Falls, Near Jemez Springs
Mark Wuest/Flickr Jemez Falls is actually a triple waterfall located in the Santa Fe National Forest. To view this waterfall, it does require a short one-mile hike but once you reach the waterfall, it will be worth the short journey. To learn more about the hike and this stunning triple waterfall, click here.
- Travertine Falls, Cedar Crest
Ryan Jones/Google While Travertine Falls is not the largest or the fullest waterfall in New Mexico, it is still worth a visit. To reach this waterfall, you must take a short trail that is easy enough that young children can come along. Keep in mind that this is a seasonal waterfall so, during the dryer months of the year, this waterfall won’t be very impressive but the hike will certainly be worth your time. Plus, the mountains will keep you cool and away from the scorching New Mexico sun. Learn more about this hike and waterfall here.
- Sitting Bull Falls, Carlsbad
mary anne j/TripAdvisor Sitting Bull Falls is a favorite waterfall and recreation area for many New Mexicans. The waterfall is not only stunning but the natural pool underneath the waterfall will help you stay cool on the hottest summer days. Just be aware that this is a popular area and can become quite busy during the summer season. Click here to learn more.
- Jemez Soda Dam, Jemez Springs
Sharon Sperry Bloom/Flickr It is no surprise that Soda Dam is a popular summer destination for many New Mexicans. This area is absolutely beautiful with a natural waterfall. Soda Dam is actually a large group of hot springs that have formed a unique bridge over the Jemez River. It is a truly spectacular sight. To learn more about Jemez Springs and all it has to offer, click here.
Are there any New Mexico waterfalls that you would add to this list? If so, let us know in the comments!
sabimax/TripAdvisor
Bluff Springs is a gorgeous 40-foot-high waterfall that is surrounded by beauty. You can stay at the nearby campground to make a visit to this waterfall a weekend getaway. Just be warned that the road to the Bluff Springs area can be a bit rough and bumpy. Check out this awesome footage of the waterfall here.
Luke Hostetler/AllTrails
Grab your hiking shoes to venture to the Bar Canyon-Soledad Canyon Waterfall. To reach this waterfall, you’ll have to hike a 3.4-mile trail that does require a bit of a climb. The waterfall can be small and measly or after heavy rainfall, it can make quite an impression. The small pond beneath the waterfall is typically too shallow for swimming but it is ideal for wading and soaking your feet. Click here to learn more about the hike to this stunning waterfall.
Michael Warren/iStock Via Getty Images Plus
Nambe Falls is one of the largest and most beautiful waterfalls in the Land of Enchantment. It is actually a series of two waterfalls with the first waterfall reaching up to 100-feet tall. Make sure you bring your friends and family along and cool off at the small natural pool at the bottom of the lower falls. Learn more about this waterfall here.
Mark Wuest/Flickr
Jemez Falls is actually a triple waterfall located in the Santa Fe National Forest. To view this waterfall, it does require a short one-mile hike but once you reach the waterfall, it will be worth the short journey. To learn more about the hike and this stunning triple waterfall, click here.
Ryan Jones/Google
While Travertine Falls is not the largest or the fullest waterfall in New Mexico, it is still worth a visit. To reach this waterfall, you must take a short trail that is easy enough that young children can come along. Keep in mind that this is a seasonal waterfall so, during the dryer months of the year, this waterfall won’t be very impressive but the hike will certainly be worth your time. Plus, the mountains will keep you cool and away from the scorching New Mexico sun. Learn more about this hike and waterfall here.
mary anne j/TripAdvisor
Sitting Bull Falls is a favorite waterfall and recreation area for many New Mexicans. The waterfall is not only stunning but the natural pool underneath the waterfall will help you stay cool on the hottest summer days. Just be aware that this is a popular area and can become quite busy during the summer season. Click here to learn more.
Sharon Sperry Bloom/Flickr
It is no surprise that Soda Dam is a popular summer destination for many New Mexicans. This area is absolutely beautiful with a natural waterfall. Soda Dam is actually a large group of hot springs that have formed a unique bridge over the Jemez River. It is a truly spectacular sight. To learn more about Jemez Springs and all it has to offer, click here.
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Address: Bluff Springs, New Mexico 88317, USAAddress: Soledad Canyon Waterfalls, Las Cruces, NM 88011, USAAddress: Nambe Falls, New Mexico 87506, USAAddress: Jemez Falls, New Mexico 87025, USAAddress: Travertine Falls, Grand Enchantment Trail, Cedar Crest, NM 87008, USAAddress: Sitting Bull Falls, New Mexico 88220, USAAddress: Jemez Soda Dam, 19219 NM-4, Jemez Springs, NM 87025, USA
