Taos, New Mexico Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Taos, New Mexico and you like whitewater paddling you're in luck. You'll find some good whitewater in the list below to fit any ability level. As you can see you have plenty of whitewater to choose from. 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 Taos, New Mexico: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Taos, New Mexico Red River, New Mexico, Highway 515 to Dunn Bridge, 11 miles away, class IV+, 14 miles long. Rio Embudo, New Mexico, Close to Rio Lucio to Highway 75, 18 miles away, class IV-V(V+), 5 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, Lee Trail to Chiflo Campground, 22 miles away, class II-IV, 14 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, Chiflo Campground to Little Arsenic Trail, 16 miles away, class V, 6 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, Red River confluence to John Dunn Bridge, 11 miles away, class II-III, 8 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge, 6 miles away, class III-IV, 14 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, Taos Junction Bridge to Embudo Station Restaurant, 15 miles away, class III, 5 miles long. Rio Pueblo de Taos, New Mexico, to Taos Junction Bridge, 5 miles away, class V+, 3.5 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Taos, New Mexico Rio Chama, New Mexico, Abiquiu Dam to confluence with Rio Grande, 45 miles away, class I-II, 25 miles long. Rio de los Pinos, New Mexico, Atencio Canyon to Los Pinos, 47 miles away, class II-III, 12 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, Lobatos Bridge Colorado to Lee Trail, 32 miles away, class II-III, 24 miles long. Rio Ojo Caliente, New Mexico, La Madera to confluence with Rio Chama, 32 miles away, class I-II, 28 miles long. Rio Santa Cruz, New Mexico, Cundiyo to Santa Cruz Reservoir, 31 miles away, class IV-V, 1 miles long. San Antonio River, New Mexico, Lagunitas to Los Pinos, 45 miles away, class II-III, 20 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Taos, New Mexico Conejos River, Colorado, Platoro Reservoir to South Fork Conejos, 74 miles away, class II-IV, 6.4 miles long. Pecos River, New Mexico, Pecos to Tecolotito, 59 miles away, class II-III, 44 miles long. Rio Brazos, New Mexico, above Corkins Lodge, 58 miles away, class V+, 14.5 miles long. Rio Chama, New Mexico, Chama to Los Ojos, 68 miles away, class I-II, 15 miles long. Rio Chama, New Mexico, El Vado Lake to Abiquiu Reservoir, 70 miles away, class I-III, 33 miles long. Rio Chama, New Mexico, Los Ojos to El Vado Lake, 72 miles away, class I-III, 15 miles long. Rio Chama, New Mexico, Monastary to Big Eddy, 69 miles away, class II-III, 7 miles long. Rio de los Brazos, New Mexico, Corkins Lodge to confluence with Rio Chama, 64 miles away, class I-III, 9 miles long. Rio de los Pinos, New Mexico, Osier Colorado to Campground Close to San Miguel New Mexico, 55 miles away, class V+, 8.8 miles long. Rio Grande, New Mexico, Otowi Bridge to Cochiti Reservoir, 54 miles away, class III, 24 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 Taos, New Mexico: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Taos, New Mexico Red River, New Mexico, 18 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet Sipapu Ski, New Mexico, 13 miles, vertical drop 1055 feet Angel Fire, New Mexico, 25 miles, vertical drop 2077 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Taos, New Mexico Sandia Peak, New Mexico, 91 miles, vertical drop 1700 feet Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico, 53 miles, vertical drop 1410 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Taos, New Mexico Wolf Creek, Colorado, 110 miles, vertical drop 1604 feet Monarch, Colorado, 117 miles, vertical drop 1171 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Taos, New Mexico Breckenridge, Colorado, 166 miles, vertical drop 3398 feet Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, 173 miles, vertical drop 2270 feet Keystone, Colorado, 173 miles, vertical drop 2900 feet Copper Mountain, Colorado, 171 miles, vertical drop 2601 feet Loveland, Colorado, 175 miles, vertical drop 2410 feet SolVista, Colorado, 194 miles, vertical drop 1000 feet Ski Copper, Colorado, 159 miles, vertical drop 1200 feet Eldora, Colorado, 189 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet Winter Park, Colorado, 187 miles, vertical drop 3060 feet Crested Butte, Colorado, 162 miles, vertical drop 3062 feet Durango, Colorado, 159 miles, vertical drop 2029 feet Silverton, Colorado, 159 miles, vertical drop 3000 feet Telluride, Colorado, 181 miles, vertical drop 3530 feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado, 170 miles, vertical drop 3635 feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado, 171 miles, vertical drop 3267 feet Buttermilk, Colorado, 171 miles, vertical drop 2030 feet Snowmass, Colorado, 171 miles, vertical drop 4406 feet Vail, Colorado, 182 miles, vertical drop 3450 feet Beaver Creek, Colorado, 181 miles, vertical drop 4040 feet Ski Apache, New Mexico, 176 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 Taos, New Mexico: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Taos, New Mexico Bandelier National Monument, 53 miles Fort Union National Monument, 49 miles Great Sand Dunes National Monument, 68 miles Santa Fe National Historic Trail, 41 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Taos, New Mexico Aztec Ruins National Monument, 164 miles Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, 129 miles Capulin Volcano National Monument, 116 miles Curecanti National Recreation Area, 129 miles El Malpais National Monument, 168 miles Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, 136 miles Mesa Verde National Park, 198 miles Petroglyph National Monument, 103 miles Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument, 115 miles Yucca House National Monument, 198 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