New Mexico whitewater - Mora River, San Juan Mountains, Colfax County

Colfax county, Shoemaker to confluence with Canadian section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-V(V+)     30 miles
  This stretch of Mora River in Colfax County is 30 miles long and it is classified as a class I-V(V+) section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of New Mexico and the cool fresh water beats anything. The average New Mexico whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. Mora River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Shoemaker to confluence with Canadian stretch is the only one. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the
    river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Now this is a pretty long section, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great
attractions for lots of people. The San Juan Mountains scenery is wonderful.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the summertime at Mora River highs are usually in the 70's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 40's. All through the wintertime highs are typically in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Mora River. It is very dried out here at Mora River generally; August is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is May.
 

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-V(V+)
Length: 30 miles
  

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Current weather conditions at Mora River, San Juan Mountains, New Mexico
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Local climate location: WOLF CANYON 16 miles away


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