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    Jaime C.

    This was a day well spent! Drove from Albuquerque for the day to spend some chill time celebrating our anniversary, and will most definitely return next summer for a repeat sesh! We hiked first week of September which was lovely. July and August would definitely be a great time. As you get towards the end of September, the water just starts getting too cold for real enjoyment. Note: $15 per car for the day Nambe Falls has two trails ~ The Overlook trail is dry and takes you to the top for a nice view of the falls. Appx 1/4 mile, not strenuous, and I would advise taking this trail first. The left trail at Nambe Falls is wet, so bringing good water shoes is a must *I swear by my keens* - even if you don't want to hike to the other levels of pools, you must hike through river, slippery rocks and such to get to the lower level of the falls. Bringing dogs is a toss up. I lean towards not taking dogs. If you are just hiking to the overlook and then the lower part of the falls, larger dogs would proooobably be ok (must be on a leash), but smaller dogs would likely struggle. If you plan to hike to the other levels of falls, no bueno for the dogs. So think about that before hand, or you might miss out on some of the experience for that fact alone. Happy Trails!

    Kasventures S.

    We stopped here on our way from Taos to Santa Fe and it was so much fun! We highly suggest you take the time to go here if you too are in the area. It was only a small hike from the parking lot to the water falls, and is definitely worth it. It is easily accessible and something you can do with the whole family. Bring your bathing suit and water shoes, and don't be afraid to get in. You can camp out there and enjoy time at the lake if you have time to spend. Make sure you check it out! For more on what to do near Santa Fe, check out our blog. https://kasventures.org/2019/09/11/road-trip-from-taos-santa-fe-nm/

    Rachel C.

    So you like to hike, spend time in the great outdoors, camp, fish. Have I got a place for you. Nambe Falls. It is one of the most beautiful places in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Just north of Santa Fe - about 17 miles. Take Hwy 84 to State Route 503. Make a sharp right, towards the mountains, as if you were going to Rancho de Chimayo for dinner (hey, you can do that after the hike!). Don't go that far. Turn at Nambe Pueblo and pay the small use fee. This land belongs to the Nambe Pueblo, but they generously share its use for a small camping, fishing, hiking fee. There are three falls just a short 15 minute hike from where you park. A short hike further up gets you to a bird's eye view of the falls. The Falls are a beautiful and popular place with filmmakers. John Carpenter's "Vampires" movie, as well as the movie "City Slickers," starring Billy Crystal were both filmed here. Worth seeing. This is definitely God's country! Whether you believe in God or not, the breathtaking beauty of this place will make you a believer in something and will take your breath away! Take a picnic, spend the day.

    Found this while we were traveling. The cost was $15.00 to inter but was worth it. Just an FYI the upper falls was quit a hike so make sure to ware the proper shoes. The lower falls was really a nice walk but you do have to walk through the chilly water but so fun, everyone we encountered were having such a great time. If you take a lunch sitting by the lake would be a great spot for that.

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    Roxann B.

    A must see! Take some good water shoes that you can go through the water crossings in... definitely a beautiful and uniques spot to see in New Mexico.

    The waterfall!
    Taylor D.

    I would recommend going to see this! It's a $15 entrance fee. You have to walk through a stream about ankle deep to get to the first part of the falls this takes about 10 minutes max. The first pool of water was about mid thigh deep, and you have to climb up some slippery rocks. The next pool of water same thing you climb up a few steps on slippery rocks then again for a third time and you have reached the falls. DONT BRING YOUR DOG IF YOU PLAN TO CLIMB TO THE FALLS! I made this mistake without knowing, they will be unable to get to the falls. Bring a change of clothes as they will get wet.

    Annie T.

    Family and I loved this spot Great 15 minute hike, we had a 2 and 3 year old that made it up and down on their own :) Make sure to stop by for a great view

    Picture perfect spot
    Bob H.

    This place was awesome! The hike was pretty short, but it was made up by a challenging climb to the upper falls. Bring a separate set of shoes and socks because you will be walking in the river, no way around it. The water falls were beautiful and it was not over crowded. Well worth the $15 per car.

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