Pacheta Falls is a remote roughly 130-foot waterfall on Pacheta Creek in the White Mountains on White Mountain Apache Tribal land. Access requires a tribal recreation permit, rough unmaintained roads, and a roughly 1.25-mile one-way hike down to an overlook.
At 130 ft, it stands above roughly 80% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
Pacheta Falls sits on Pacheta Creek. You'll find it in Apache, Arizona. It is protected within White Mountain Apache Tribe (Fort Apache Reservation).
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. Plan for a moderate hike; sturdy shoes, water, and a little time on the trail are worth bringing. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 2.5 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Whiteriver, the closest town.
When to go: Late spring through early summer. Expect the strongest flow in spring and after big storms, with a quieter trickle by late summer; confirm current conditions with the land manager before committing to the drive.
