Quemado Falls
New Mexico · 33-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Quemado Falls is a waterfall in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. It drops roughly 33 feet. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quemado Falls (this page) | — | 33 ft | — | — | — |
| Pecos Falls | 6 mi | 82 ft | — | — | — |
| Rio en Medio Falls | 16 mi | 164 ft | — | — | — |
| Nambe Falls | 17 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Hyde Park Falls | 20 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Upper Frijoles Falls | 37 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How tall is Quemado Falls?
Quemado Falls is 33 feet (10 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Quemado Falls from a major city?
Quemado Falls is 10 miles from Truchas (about 14 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
35.9838, -105.6523
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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