McElmo Falls
Colorado · height not recorded · Last verified 2026-05-15
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McElmo Falls is a waterfall in Montezuma County, Colorado. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McElmo Falls (this page) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eagle Falls | 42 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Lower Twin Falls | 42 mi | 125 ft | — | — | — |
| Dryfall | 48 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Ames Falls | 55 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Clear Creek Falls | 57 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How far is McElmo Falls from a major city?
McElmo Falls is 3 miles from Cortez (about 4 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
37.3194, -108.6159
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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