Basaseachic Falls National Park

A National Park (1981) Around A Waterfall Of About 246 M, One Of The Tallest In Mexico, Plunging Into A Pine Oak Canyon In The Sierra Madre Near Copper Canyon. Two Trails Lead To Viewpoints, A Longer One To The Base. Strongest In The Rainy Season From July To September And A Trickle In The Dry Months · Basaseachic, Chihuahua

Basaseachic Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls in Mexico, dropping about 246 m in a single plunge into a pine-oak canyon in the Sierra Madre Occidental, west of Chihuahua city and not far from the Copper Canyon region. The national park, created in 1981, has two main ways to see it: Mirador Cascada, a short walk to a viewpoint at the top, and the long, steep Ojos de Cobre trail down to the base, which takes hours and is strenuous. The fall is strongest in the rainy season from July to September and can be a trickle in the dry months, so timing matters. There are camping areas and simple hostel-style cabins nearby. It suits hikers and families who like big views. It is worth the long drive in summer; if you come in dry spring, check the flow first, or the view may disappoint. Pack layers, because the rim is windy and the canyon floor is warm, and leave time to be back up the trail well before dark.

Basaseachic Falls, about 250 km west of Chihuahua city in the Sierra Madre Occidental, reached by road to the village of Basaseachic; coordinates approximate, Basaseachic, Chihuahua, Mexico

The park is generally open in daylight all year, and visitors should aim to start the descent trail early so they are back up before dark. The gate or ranger post may be staffed only some days, and exact times vary, so confirm locally. Standing at the top viewpoint is FREE or low cost depending on how the entrance is run; the base trail needs no guide but is CLOSED at night in practice because there is no lighting. The trails can be CLOSED or unsafe after heavy rain, and cabins and the camp reception are usually open only during daytime hours.

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