New Mexico whitewater - Rio Grande, Taos County Taos county, Lobatos Bridge Colorado to Lee Trail section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     24 miles   The nature scenery of Taos County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New Mexico is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. This section of Rio     Grande in Taos County is 24 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Around Rio Grande you don’t get a lot of rainfall; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain; the driest month is January. Through the summertime at Rio Grande temperatures are generally in the 80's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 40's. For the period of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 30's, and night lows throughout the wintertime for Rio Grande tend to be in the 0's.   Rio Grande, Lobatos Bridge Colorado to Lee Trail road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 24 miles Average Gradient: 5 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.0787 Longitude: -105.75631 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.8637 Longitude: -105.7055 Paddler input for Rio Grande, New Mexico: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Rio Grande, New Mexico Local climate location: MANASSA 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western River's Edge, Red River 27 miles away The Best Western River's Edge is located in a beautiful mountain setting in the heart of Red River surrounded by Carson National Forest. We are in the center of everything, within walking distance to ... Adobe and Stars Inn, Taos 28 miles away Come see the starry skies! In March of 1996, Adobe & Stars opened its doors to guests seeking striking accommodations and a high level of hospitality in a majestic setting. It is situated just outsi... Inn of the Rio Grande Hotel and Conference Ctr, Alamosa 29 miles away The Inn of the Rio Grande Hotel*Conference Center*Indoor Water park is the center of excellence in Alamosa serving the San Luis Valley. This one hundred twenty five-room hotel has newly decorated gues...   All New Mexico Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New Mexico. Books about whitewater paddling on Rio Grande, New Mexico List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Rio Grande, New Mexico. Find a whitewater outfitter in New Mexico Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Taos, New Mexico Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Taos, New Mexico, the metro area neareast to Rio Grande. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Rio Grande.   Whitewater Near Rio Grande: Rio Grande, Taos County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 14 miles long (Lee Trail to Chiflo Campground) Rio Grande, Taos/Rio Arriba County , 16 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Chiflo Campground to Little Arsenic Trail) Red River, -blank- County , 20 miles away, Class IV+ - 14 miles long (Highway 515 to Dunn Bridge) Rio Grande, Taos/Rio Arriba County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Red River confluence to John Dunn Bridge) San Antonio River, Rio Arriba County , 28 miles away, Class II-III - 20 miles long (Lagunitas to Los Pinos) Rio de los Pinos, Rio Arriba County , 29 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (Atencio Canyon to Los Pinos) Rio Grande, Taos County , 30 miles away, Class III-IV - 14 miles long (John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Rio Grande: Ski Rio, New Mexico , 20 miles away, 2150 vertical feet Red River, New Mexico , 27 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Taos, New Mexico , 28 miles away, 2612 vertical feet Angel Fire, New Mexico , 45 miles away, 2077 vertical feet Eldora, Colorado , 47 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Sipapu Ski, New Mexico , 47 miles away, 1055 vertical feet Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico , 65 miles away, 1703 vertical feet Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico , 75 miles away, 1410 vertical feet Wolf Creek, Colorado , 78 miles away, 1604 vertical feet Monarch, Colorado , 95 miles away, 1171 vertical feet   Hotels Near Rio Grande: Best Western River's Edge, Red River , 27 miles away Adobe and Stars Inn, Taos , 28 miles away Inn of the Rio Grande Hotel and Conference Ctr, Alamosa , 29 miles away Alamosa-Days Inn, Alamosa , 29 miles away Best Western Alamosa Inn, Alamosa , 30 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Rio Grande: Sheep Crossing Campground, Taos County, 13 miles away Chiflo Campground, Taos County, 13 miles away Big Arsenic Springs Campground, Taos County, 17 miles away   National Parks Near Rio Grande: Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Mosca - CO , 38 miles away Santa Fe National Historic Trail, Santa Fe - NM , 67 miles away