Winter is a wonderful time to explore, and that includes a lesser-known natural wonder in New Mexico like the Soda Dam in Jemez Springs. This natural rock formation is utterly captivating and even a bit magical when there’s snow on the ground. See what the Soda Dam is like in winter!

Located in Jemez Springs, approximately 60 miles from Albuquerque, is a 7,000-year-old rock formation. While beautiful at any time of year, it looks even more magical in the winter.
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The odd look of the Soda Dam comes from the hot springs which have deposited calcium carbonate here over the millennia. The result is utterly striking!
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During spring, summer, and fall, the waters of the Jemez River flow beneath the Soda Dam. But things look a bit different come wintertime.
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When the temperature dips below freezing, icicles tend to form around this fascinating rock formation, and it looks absolutely stunning!
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Add a layer of snow into the mix, and the area in and around Jemez Springs and the Soda Dam turns into quite a winter wonderland. Wouldn't you love to visit and explore this natural wonder in the winter? I sure would!
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To get to the rock formation, all you have to do is take the easy 0.1-mile Soda Dam Trail at the Jemez National Recreation Area. You certainly won't be disappointed!
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Have you ever visited the Soda Dam in Jemez Springs, a lesser-known natural wonder in New Mexico, during the winter? If so, what was the experience like? Let us know! To learn more about the Soda Dam, visit the Jemez Springs, New Mexico website.

If you plan on hiking in New Mexico whether in winter or any other time of year, make sure you download the AllTrails+ app to help you navigate. You should also check out the Ultimate Hiking Packing List as well as the Ultimate Winter Packing List for items to keep you safe and warm all winter long.

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Jemez Soda Dam, 19219 NM-4, Jemez Springs, NM 87025, USA