McElmo Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A plunge on McElmo Creek.
The details
- Type
- Plunge
- Watercourse
- McElmo Creek
- Coordinates
- 37.31949, -108.61595
About McElmo Falls
McElmo Falls is a 25-foot plunge in Colorado, on McElmo Creek.
Fed largely by snowmelt, it runs hardest in late spring and early summer and can thin to a trickle by late season.
Plungeworthy rates McElmo Falls 6.8/10 — worth a detour. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
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Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
How tall is McElmo Falls?
McElmo Falls drops about 25 feet, in Colorado.
Where is McElmo Falls?
McElmo Falls is a waterfall in Colorado, at 37.31949, -108.61595.
Is McElmo Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6.8/10.
Gear for the trip
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