The Fillmore Canyon Trail Is One Of The Best Waterfall Hikes In New Mexico

It's always amazing to me what you can find just by traveling on foot. You see a lot more than if you were in a car. That's why I enjoy hiking sometimes. Depending on the trail, you may encounter a historic site, some beautiful wildflowers, or even a waterfall. For those of you who love a good waterfall chase even once in a while, take the Fillmore Canyon Trail. It's one of the best waterfall hikes in New Mexico!

Located at Organ Mountain within the Desert Peaks National Monument, the Fillmore Canyon Trail is a moderately challenging trek with 449 feet of overall elevation gain. At 2.1 miles, it should take only about an hour to complete.

When you arrive, you will have to pay a fee at the Visitors Center and then drive west to the La Cueva picnic area where you'll find the trailhead.

Along the 1.1-mile trek to the waterfall, you'll encounter a creek. However, depending on the time of year, it may or may not have water.

You'll also see a historic site that was once part of Eugene Van Patten's Mountain Camp. This was where the mercantile, livery, and chicken coop were.

When you arrive at the waterfall, hopefully it will look like this. Stick around for a while, relax, take pictures, and revel in the beauty of nature here!

While the waterfall is flowing at times, that won't always be the case. Depending on the time of year and if there was recent rainfall, you may see just a trickle or nothing at all. Plan your visit accordingly, and still appreciate the beauty of this trail.

Ready to embark on one of the best waterfall hikes in New Mexico? You can find trail details for the Fillmore Canyon Trail on AllTrails. I also think you should download the ultra-handy AllTrails+ app to guide you out on this and any other trail you plan to hike.