Los Alamos, New Mexico Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Los Alamos, New Mexico and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. The list below will tell you what the perfect spot for you is. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. Spending some time picking the right whitewater stretch will make you paddling trip more enjoyable. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Los Alamos, New Mexico: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Los Alamos, New Mexico Rio Chama, New Mexico, Abiquiu Dam to confluence with Rio Grande, 15 miles away, class I-II, 25 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, Otowi Bridge to Cochiti Reservoir, 8 miles away, class III, 24 miles long. Rio Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, La Madera to confluence with Rio Chama, 24 miles away, class I-II, 28 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Los Alamos, New Mexico Jemez River, New Mexico, Battleship Rock to Zia Pueblo, 31 miles away, class -blank-, 50 miles long. Rio Chama, New Mexico, El Vado Lake to Abiquiu Reservoir, 41 miles away, class I-III, 33 miles long. Rio Chama, New Mexico, Monastary to Big Eddy, 35 miles away, class II-III, 7 miles long. Rio Embudo, New Mexico, Close to Rio Lucio to Highway 75, 35 miles away, class IV-V(V+), 5 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge, 49 miles away, class III-IV, 14 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, Taos Junction Bridge to Embudo Station Restaurant, 38 miles away, class III, 5 miles long. Rio Pueblo de Taos, New Mexico, to Taos Junction Bridge, 48 miles away, class V+, 3.5 miles long. Rio Santa Cruz, New Mexico, Cundiyo to Santa Cruz Reservoir, 26 miles away, class IV-V, 1 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Los Alamos, New Mexico Pecos River, New Mexico, Pecos to Tecolotito, 65 miles away, class II-III, 44 miles long. Red River, New Mexico, Highway 515 to Dunn Bridge, 58 miles away, class IV+, 14 miles long. Rio Brazos, New Mexico, above Corkins Lodge, 53 miles away, class V+, 14.5 miles long. Rio Chama, New Mexico, Chama to Los Ojos, 55 miles away, class I-II, 15 miles long. Rio Chama, New Mexico, Los Ojos to El Vado Lake, 52 miles away, class I-III, 15 miles long. Rio de los Brazos, New Mexico, Corkins Lodge to confluence with Rio Chama, 50 miles away, class I-III, 9 miles long. Rio de los Pinos, New Mexico, Atencio Canyon to Los Pinos, 61 miles away, class II-III, 12 miles long. Rio de los Pinos, New Mexico, Osier Colorado to Campground Close to San Miguel New Mexico, 61 miles away, class V+, 8.8 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, Lobatos Bridge Colorado to Lee Trail, 71 miles away, class II-III, 24 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, Lee Trail to Chiflo Campground, 65 miles away, class II-IV, 14 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, Chiflo Campground to Little Arsenic Trail, 61 miles away, class V, 6 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, Red River confluence to John Dunn Bridge, 56 miles away, class II-III, 8 miles long. San Antonio River, New Mexico, Lagunitas to Los Pinos, 59 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 Los Alamos, New Mexico: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Los Alamos, New Mexico Sandia Peak, New Mexico, 42 miles, vertical drop 1700 feet Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico, 1 miles, vertical drop 1410 feet Sipapu Ski, New Mexico, 44 miles, vertical drop 1055 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Los Alamos, New Mexico Wolf Creek, Colorado, 94 miles, vertical drop 1604 feet Red River, New Mexico, 67 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet Angel Fire, New Mexico, 74 miles, vertical drop 2077 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Los Alamos, New Mexico Monarch, Colorado, 145 miles, vertical drop 1171 feet Durango, Colorado, 134 miles, vertical drop 2029 feet Silverton, Colorado, 143 miles, vertical drop 3000 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Los Alamos, New Mexico Breckenridge, Colorado, 192 miles, vertical drop 3398 feet Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, 200 miles, vertical drop 2270 feet Keystone, Colorado, 200 miles, vertical drop 2900 feet Copper Mountain, Colorado, 197 miles, vertical drop 2601 feet Ski Copper, Colorado, 180 miles, vertical drop 1200 feet Crested Butte, Colorado, 169 miles, vertical drop 3062 feet Telluride, Colorado, 162 miles, vertical drop 3530 feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado, 181 miles, vertical drop 3635 feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado, 182 miles, vertical drop 3267 feet Buttermilk, Colorado, 182 miles, vertical drop 2030 feet Snowmass, Colorado, 182 miles, vertical drop 4406 feet Beaver Creek, Colorado, 200 miles, vertical drop 4040 feet Ski Apache, New Mexico, 152 miles, vertical drop 1900 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 Los Alamos, New Mexico: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Los Alamos, New Mexico Bandelier National Monument, 1 miles Fort Union National Monument, 89 miles Petroglyph National Monument, 51 miles Santa Fe National Historic Trail, 20 miles Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, 78 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