Travertine Falls is a seasonal waterfall on the South Crest Trail #130 in the Sandia Mountains, reached by a roughly half-mile walk from the Canyon Estates trailhead near Tijeras. The falls feature travertine rock and two small caves and flow best in spring.
You'll find it in Bernalillo, New Mexico. It is protected within Cibola National Forest (Sandia Ranger District).
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. A short walk gets you to the viewpoint, so it works for most casual visitors and families. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 1 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Tijeras, the closest town.
When to go: Spring (snowmelt) when flow is highest. Like most waterfalls, Travertine Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
