Cascadas de Huaxtla - Zapopan, JAL
Jalisco
- Elevation gain
- 784 ft
- Distance
- 2.9 mi
- Time
- 1 h 25 m
- Altitude
- 4301 ft
Three waterfalls in Cañón del Jaguar, no rappelling or jumps needed. Mind the pools, some run deeper than 15 m, and the flash floods when it rains.
📢 Alerts & Updates
Taking this route in hot weather is an excellent option. Avoid during the rainy season, as the water is usually very rough and is prone to sudden floods.
Warnings
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Packing List
How to get there
Trailhead Access
Departing from downtown Guadalajara, take the Peripheral Ring and exit on the road to Tesistán, north of Zapopan (Avenida Juan Gil Preciado). Take the road to Colotlán. Continue for 17 km and take the road to Huaxtla. Drive 5 km in a curvy area and exit at the first ranch on the left.
Parking Information
The “Cascadas de Huaxtla” ranch, which is where the route begins, has ample secure parking.
Fees & Park Hours
April 2026: The cost of access, per person, is $120 MXN and includes use of facilities (bathrooms, showers and rest area) and life jacket. You can camp for $200 MXN p/p and includes next-day access.
Trail Overview
Excellent. The route is marked throughout and there are different signs to facilitate orientation.
Recommended Gear
- Thermal blanket - Sunscreen - Insect repellent - First Aid Kit or First Aid Kit - Life vest Avoid foods with strong odors that may attract local wildlife. Consider carrying a bag to carry all your waste, peels and wrappers, as well as trash you find along the way.
What to Expect on the Trail
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Elevation Gain
239 m
Total Distance (Out & back)
4.61 km
Total Time
1 h 25 m
Max Elevation
1311 m a.s.l.
Route level 1 (scale from 1 to 10). Along the route, we will climb between 180 and 200 m of positive elevation gain (the GPS recording may mark a little more due to inaccuracies due to the high walls of the canyon). However, the ascent requires good physical condition since there are sections where the inclination is very steep.