Potrero Gorge
ACA Canyon
Rating – 2A I
Potrero (english
= finger) Falls is not a substantial waterfall but it is within a short but
beautiful “slot canyon”
During early May of most years this
waterfall is beautiful, white and frothy…!! ...and
this second photo shows the 8’ high lowest tier.
beta facts:
name- Potrero Canyon
elevation- 7650’
GPS coordinates- ±36°24.467’N 106°12.353’W
season- any time but early May is best
accommodations- nearby campgrounds and town
ownership- Carson National Forest
access- ¼ mile hike from dirt road access
nearest town- El Rito is
about 4 miles south of here
fun fact- it lives right across-the-street
from the famous “El Rito” technical rock climbing
area.
essay bro
This is a steep-walled crevasse of nice pink granite. During average summer flow you can climb right up the cascades. This is a fun place to cool off in the hot summertime and it appears on most forest and topo maps. The slot canyon is very short, only a couple hundred yards.
Enhanced
USGS 7.5’ topo map
______________________one mile________________________
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