Colfax
county,
Shoemaker to confluence with Canadian section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-V(V+) 30 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New Mexico is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The natural beauty of New Mexico and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. The Shoemaker to confluence with Canadian section of Mora River in New Mexico is 30 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-V(V+) section. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day,
so better bring your camping gear along. There are no other stretches to paddle along Mora River than the Shoemaker to confluence with Canadian stretch. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in
advance you're all set.
Briefly about the general area: Mora River is a wet location that gets lots of rainfall; through the month of September you get the most rain around here while May is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Through the summertime months at Mora River temperatures are usually in the 80's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 70's. Daytime highs all through the winter are in the 80's, and nighttime lows at Mora River through the wintertime frequently plunge into the 70's.
QUICK STATS AW Class:
I-V(V+)
Length:
30
miles
Paddler input for Mora River, New Mexico:
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
