Outdoors NearbyRio en Medio Falls
Rio en Medio Falls is a waterfall in New Mexico, about 8 miles from Nambe. It is mapped as about 164 feet (50 m) high. You can combine the trip with Hyde Park Falls or Quemado Falls.
| Location | Near Nambe, New Mexico Directions |
|---|---|
| Height | about 164 ft (50 m) |
Mapped by OpenStreetMap volunteers. Trails can close after storms or in winter; check with the park or forest office.
Best time to visit: Rio en Medio Falls
Rio en Medio Falls is about 67 miles northeast of Albuquerque, NM, measured in a straight line.
Flow depends on rain and snowmelt upstream. Near Nambe the most rainy days fall from July to September (about 5 per month). April is the driest month with about 2 rainy days, when small streams can slow to a trickle. From November to March average lows are 18 to 26 °F. Spray turns to ice on rocks and steps, so traction cleats are worth packing.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 °F | 18 °F | 2 |
| Feb | 48 °F | 21 °F | 2 |
| Mar | 57 °F | 26 °F | 2 |
| Apr | 64 °F | 32 °F | 2 |
| May | 74 °F | 41 °F | 2 |
| Jun | 84 °F | 50 °F | 3 |
| Jul | 86 °F | 55 °F | 6 |
| Aug | 83 °F | 54 °F | 5 |
| Sep | 78 °F | 47 °F | 4 |
| Oct | 66 °F | 35 °F | 3 |
| Nov | 53 °F | 24 °F | 3 |
| Dec | 43 °F | 18 °F | 2 |
More to do nearby
- Dale Ball Dog Run (dog park, 8 mi)
- La Tierra Trails Skatepark (skatepark, 9 mi)
- Chavez Center Skating Rink (ice rink, 14 mi)
For the trail to the falls
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More waterfalls nearby
- Hyde Park Falls near Santa Fe · 6 mi · trailhead 0.7 mi Directions
- Quemado Falls 33 ft · near Chimayo · 16 mi Directions
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rio en Medio Falls?
In New Mexico, about 8 miles from Nambe, at 35.8188, -105.8645. The directions link takes you to the nearest road; the last part may be a trail.
How tall is Rio en Medio Falls?
About 164 feet (50 meters), according to OpenStreetMap.
When is the best time to see Rio en Medio Falls?
Flow depends on rain and snowmelt upstream. Near Nambe the most rainy days fall from July to September (about 5 per month). April is the driest month with about 2 rainy days, when small streams can slow to a trickle.
How far is Rio en Medio Falls from Albuquerque, NM?
Rio en Medio Falls is about 67 miles northeast of Albuquerque, NM, measured in a straight line.
What other waterfalls are near Rio en Medio Falls?
Hyde Park Falls (6 mi) and Quemado Falls (16 mi).