McElmo Falls

Worth a detour

Is it plungeworthy?

25feet tall

A short, pretty falls.

Scale34/60

Documentation20/20

Character14/20

The details

Tallest drop: 25 ft
Type: Plunge
Watercourse: McElmo Creek
Coordinates: 37.31949, -108.61595

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Where it is

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.