New Mexico whitewater - Red River, Sangre De Cristo Mountains, unknown County Highway 515 to Dunn Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV+     14 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The Highway 515 to Dunn Bridge stretch of Red River in New Mexico is 14 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class IV+ section. If you're coming from Taos it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. The natural     beauty of unknown County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. There are no other sections to paddle along Red River than the Highway 515 to Dunn Bridge section. The beautiful Sangre De Cristo Mountains scenery is an added bonus. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. 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: Garrapata Canyon is near Red River and is a great place; a tour to Red River wouldn't be complete without taking a look at   Cedar Springs. Be careful coming to the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, you might not ever want to go back home again. Red River is pretty arid generally; the wettest month of the year is commonly August, that's the one that rains the most, and January is the month with the least moisture. High temperatures at Red River during the summer months are in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows dip down to the 40's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 30's with temperatures at Red River dipping down into the 0's all through winter nights. Red River, Highway 515 to Dunn Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV+ Length: 14 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.6837 Longitude: -105.65181 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.5348 Longitude: -105.70851 Paddler input for Red River, New Mexico: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Red River, Sangre De Cristo Mountains, New Mexico Local climate location: TRES PIEDRAS 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Adobe and Stars Inn, Taos 8 miles away Come see the starry skies! 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Red River.   Whitewater Near Red River: Rio Grande, Taos/Rio Arriba County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Red River confluence to John Dunn Bridge) Rio Grande, Taos/Rio Arriba County , 5 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Chiflo Campground to Little Arsenic Trail) Rio Grande, Taos County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 14 miles long (John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge) Rio Grande, Taos County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 14 miles long (Lee Trail to Chiflo Campground) Rio Pueblo de Taos, -blank- County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (to Taos Junction Bridge) Rio Grande, Taos County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 24 miles long (Lobatos Bridge Colorado to Lee Trail) Rio Grande, Taos County , 22 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (Taos Junction Bridge to Embudo Station Restaurant) Rio Embudo, -blank- County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Close to Rio Lucio to Highway 75)   Ski Areas Near Red River: Taos, New Mexico , 16 miles away, 2612 vertical feet Red River, New Mexico , 19 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Ski Rio, New Mexico , 21 miles away, 2150 vertical feet Sipapu Ski, New Mexico , 27 miles away, 1055 vertical feet Angel Fire, New Mexico , 31 miles away, 2077 vertical feet Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico , 46 miles away, 1703 vertical feet Eldora, Colorado , 56 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico , 63 miles away, 1410 vertical feet Wolf Creek, Colorado , 91 miles away, 1604 vertical feet Sandia Peak, New Mexico , 93 miles away, 1700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Red River: Adobe and Stars Inn, Taos , 8 miles away Resort at Taos, Taos Ski Valley , 13 miles away Best Western Kachina Lodge & Meetings Center, Taos , 13 miles away Hotel La Fonda, Taos , 13 miles away Comfort Suites Taos, Taos , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Red River: Cebolia Mesa Campground, Taos County, 2 miles away La Junta Campground, Taos County, 3 miles away Little Arsenic Springs Campground, Taos County, 3 miles away   Trails Near Red River: Devisadero Peak Loop Trail, Taos County , 16 miles away Number 3 Lift Trail, Taos County , 16 miles away Simpson Memorial Trail, Taos County , 17 miles away Twining Blue Lake Trail, Taos County , 18 miles away Kit Carson Trail, Taos County , 20 miles away   National Parks Near Red River: Santa Fe National Historic Trail, Santa Fe - NM , 49 miles away Fort Union National Monument, Watrous - NM , 57 miles away