Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Montezuma, AZ

4,526 residents
Phoenix Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Montezuma? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lake Montezuma. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 34.6414°N, -111.7960°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lake Montezuma

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Lake Montezuma have live flow data today

Minnehaha Waters Moderate The Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 96°F

Tod 91°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 91°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 92°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 93°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 96°F Sunny Best
Wed 95°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Lake Montezuma

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 The Falls Moderate · 102 cfs 42nd percentile
  2. 2 Minnehaha Waters Moderate · 3 cfs 39th percentile

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All 2 Waterfalls Near Lake Montezuma

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

34.1 miles away
Arizona
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Minnehaha Waters

19.8 miles away
Arizona
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake Montezuma

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lake Montezuma?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lake Montezuma is Minnehaha Waters at 2.0 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lake Montezuma?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Lake Montezuma have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lake Montezuma?

The closest waterfall to Lake Montezuma is The Falls, approximately 9.3 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

Hot springs near Lake Montezuma, Arizona

Soda Spring

Soda Spring

2.6 mi 75°F

Soda Spring flows at 75°F in the scenic Verde Valley near Lake Montezuma in Yavapai County, emerging 11 degrees above the 64°F ...
Verde Hot Springs

Verde Hot Springs

17.5 mi 104°F

Verde Hot Springs emerges at 104°F along the Verde River near Camp Verde, one of Arizona's hottest thermal features and 37 degr...
Spring

Spring

19.8 mi 72°F

Spring emerges at 72°F in the spectacular Fossil Creek drainage within Tonto National Forest near Pine, flowing 10 degrees abov...
Tonto Natural Bridge Spring

Tonto Natural Bridge Spring

30.2 mi 72°F

Tonto Natural Bridge Spring emerges at 72°F near Pine at 4,600 feet elevation, running 13 degrees above ambient in Arizona's Mo...
Spring (Hot)

Spring (Hot)

31.3 mi 99°F

At 99°F, this spring ranks among Arizona's warmest thermal waters, emerging 29 degrees above ambient in Tonto National Forest n...

Castle Hot Springs

55.9 mi 115°F

Castle Hot Springs emerges at a remarkable 115 degrees Fahrenheit in Yavapai County, flowing 46 degrees warmer than ambient air...

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