Albuquerque, New Mexico Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Although Albuquerque, New Mexico is not a place known for great whitewater paddling there still is some at a reasonable distance. Below is a list of nearby paddling places for you to chose from. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. Look at all the suitable whitewater spots carefully and decide which one is best for you. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Albuquerque, New Mexico: Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Albuquerque, New Mexico Jemez River, New Mexico, Battleship Rock to Zia Pueblo, 32 miles away, class -blank-, 50 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, Otowi Bridge to Cochiti Reservoir, 44 miles away, class III, 24 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Albuquerque, New Mexico Rio Chama, New Mexico, Abiquiu Dam to confluence with Rio Grande, 62 miles away, class I-II, 25 miles long. Rio Chama, New Mexico, El Vado Lake to Abiquiu Reservoir, 75 miles away, class I-III, 33 miles long. Rio Chama, New Mexico, Monastary to Big Eddy, 69 miles away, class II-III, 7 miles long. Rio Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, La Madera to confluence with Rio Chama, 72 miles away, class I-II, 28 miles long. Rio Santa Cruz, New Mexico, Cundiyo to Santa Cruz Reservoir, 66 miles away, class IV-V, 1 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Albuquerque, New Mexico Pecos River, New Mexico, Pecos to Tecolotito, 82 miles away, class II-III, 44 miles long. Rio Brazos, New Mexico, above Corkins Lodge, 95 miles away, class V+, 14.5 miles long. Rio Chama, New Mexico, Chama to Los Ojos, 94 miles away, class I-II, 15 miles long. Rio Chama, New Mexico, Los Ojos to El Vado Lake, 88 miles away, class I-III, 15 miles long. Rio de los Brazos, New Mexico, Corkins Lodge to confluence with Rio Chama, 90 miles away, class I-III, 9 miles long. Rio Embudo, New Mexico, Close to Rio Lucio to Highway 75, 79 miles away, class IV-V(V+), 5 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge, 94 miles away, class III-IV, 14 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, Taos Junction Bridge to Embudo Station Restaurant, 82 miles away, class III, 5 miles long. Rio Pueblo de Taos, New Mexico, to Taos Junction Bridge, 92 miles away, class V+, 3.5 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Albuquerque, New Mexico Conejos River, Colorado, Platoro Reservoir to South Fork Conejos, 119 miles away, class II-IV, 6.4 miles long. Navajo River, Colorado, Lower 25 miles to San Juan confluence, 110 miles away, class I-II, 25 miles long. Piedra River, Colorado, Lower Piedra Campground to Navajo Reservation, 123 miles away, class II-III, 20 miles long. Rio Blanco, Colorado, Highway 84 to San Juan River, 116 miles away, class II-III, 8 miles long. San Juan River, Colorado, Pagosa to Trujillo Road, 120 miles away, class II-III, 13.4 miles long. San Juan River, Colorado, Pagosa Springs Town Run, 123 miles away, class II-III, 1 miles long. Navajo River, New Mexico, Chromo Colorado to Colorado Border, 108 miles away, class II, 20 miles long. Red River, New Mexico, Highway 515 to Dunn Bridge, 104 miles away, class IV+, 14 miles long. Rio de los Pinos, New Mexico, Atencio Canyon to Los Pinos, 107 miles away, class II-III, 12 miles long. Rio de los Pinos, New Mexico, Osier Colorado to Campground Close to San Miguel New Mexico, 105 miles away, class V+, 8.8 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, Lobatos Bridge Colorado to Lee Trail, 118 miles away, class II-III, 24 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, Lee Trail to Chiflo Campground, 112 miles away, class II-IV, 14 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, Chiflo Campground to Little Arsenic Trail, 107 miles away, class V, 6 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, Red River confluence to John Dunn Bridge, 102 miles away, class II-III, 8 miles long. San Antonio River, New Mexico, Lagunitas to Los Pinos, 105 miles away, class II-III, 20 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby: Ski Resorts near Albuquerque, New Mexico: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Albuquerque, New Mexico Sandia Peak, New Mexico, 7 miles, vertical drop 1700 feet Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico, 47 miles, vertical drop 1410 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Albuquerque, New Mexico Sipapu Ski, New Mexico, 86 miles, vertical drop 1055 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Albuquerque, New Mexico Wolf Creek, Colorado, 124 miles, vertical drop 1604 feet Red River, New Mexico, 113 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet Angel Fire, New Mexico, 114 miles, vertical drop 2077 feet Ski Apache, New Mexico, 119 miles, vertical drop 1900 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Albuquerque, New Mexico Monarch, Colorado, 189 miles, vertical drop 1171 feet Durango, Colorado, 150 miles, vertical drop 2029 feet Silverton, Colorado, 166 miles, vertical drop 3000 feet Telluride, Colorado, 183 miles, vertical drop 3530 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. National Parks near Albuquerque, New Mexico: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Albuquerque, New Mexico Bandelier National Monument, 47 miles El Malpais National Monument, 88 miles Petroglyph National Monument, 9 miles Santa Fe National Historic Trail, 56 miles Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, 40 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to New Mexico Rivers