7 Gorgeous Frozen Waterfalls In New Mexico That Must Be Seen To Be Believed
New Mexico isn’t known for its large waterfalls but the advantage of having many smaller cascades is that in winter some of them freeze. Frozen falls are a magical sight that certainly rivals the fast-flowing water of warmer months. Check out these 7 waterfalls and admire them for yourself.
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Jemez Falls are located in the Jemez Mountains and are one of New Mexico's most visually impressive waterfalls at any time of year. However, this shot of the waterfall frozen in its cascade between the pine trees is bewitching.
Sitting Bull Falls are nestled in a portion of the Lincoln National Forest, near Carlsbad. When flowing freely, these falls tumble 150 feet off a rock face into a pool below. In cold weather, the water forms small icicles instead.
Take a stroll along the paths that line the Santa Fe River in winter and you'll often see frozen sections like this. Sometimes you can even spy fish swimming below the ice.
Water gushes through this natural dam at a rapid pace (by New Mexico standards) but sections of it do sometimes freeze into icicles. This is probably the easiest waterfall to reach in the state - no hiking required! For more info.
Soledad Canyon Day Use Area near Las Cruces is a stunning place to hike. Here you'll find a waterfall that occasionally freezes when the temperatures dip.
A perfectly clear stream begins to freeze in the forest.
There are two significant waterfalls inside the boundaries of Bandelier National Monument: Lower Falls and Upper Falls. The former creates the effect of a bridal train once Frijoles Creek turns to ice.
Have you ever witnessed one of New Mexico’s frozen waterfalls?
For more spectacular winter images, read our previous article: “15 Times Snow Transformed New Mexico Into The Most Beautiful Scenery.”
