Last updated: October 24, 2022
Place
East Fork of the Jemez River
NPS/L. Ray
Quick Facts
Location:
Jemez Mountains, New Mexico
Significance:
The stream sources in the Preserve
Designation:
River
Amenities
1 listed
Scenic View/Photo Spot
The East Fork of the Jemez River meanders through Valle Grande—the largest valley at Valles Caldera National Preserve. This waterway is a popular destination for anglers, hikers, and sightseers alike and is home to the native Rio Grande sucker, Rio Grande chub, fathead minnow and longnose dace and non-native German brown and rainbow trout.
Downstream from here is Hidden Valley, accessible by a trail that starts two-thirds of a mile back toward the park's entrance gate. Upstream is accessible by foot and bicycle from the pullouts on NM State Route 4 or by foot from the Entrance Station.
The East Fork ultimately joins with San Antonio Creek at Battleship Rock in San Diego Canyon to form the Jemez River.
Downstream from here is Hidden Valley, accessible by a trail that starts two-thirds of a mile back toward the park's entrance gate. Upstream is accessible by foot and bicycle from the pullouts on NM State Route 4 or by foot from the Entrance Station.
The East Fork ultimately joins with San Antonio Creek at Battleship Rock in San Diego Canyon to form the Jemez River.