Rio en Medio Falls
New Mexico · 164-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Rio en Medio Falls is a waterfall in New Mexico. It drops roughly 164 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio en Medio Falls (this page) | — | 164 ft | — | — | — |
| Nambe Falls | 3 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Hyde Park Falls | 6 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Quemado Falls | 16 mi | 33 ft | — | — | — |
| Pecos Falls | 19 mi | 82 ft | — | — | — |
| Lower Frijoles Falls | 22 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How tall is Rio en Medio Falls?
Rio en Medio Falls is 164 feet (50 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Rio en Medio Falls from a major city?
Rio en Medio Falls is 2 miles from Rio en Medio (about 3 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
35.8188, -105.8645
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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