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   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside New Mexico you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The natural beauty of New Mexico and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your camp stove.     There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Lobatos Bridge Colorado to Lee Trail stretch of Rio Grande in Taos County is 24 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the summer here at Rio Grande, high temperatures ordinarily reach the 80's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's generally in the 40's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are generally in the 30's, and nighttime lows through the winter for   Rio Grande tend to be in the 0's. Rio Grande is a location that is pretty dried up ordinarily; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain, and January on the other hand is the driest. 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... Alamosa-Days Inn, Alamosa 29 miles away The Days Inn Alamosa is conveniently located just off Hwy 160. Our location allows easy access to the area parks, golf course, historical attractions and our unique downtown shopping district. The ...   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 Alamosa-Days Inn, Alamosa , 29 miles away Inn of the Rio Grande Hotel and Conference Ctr, Alamosa , 29 miles away Best Western Alamosa Inn, Alamosa , 30 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Rio Grande: Rio Costilla Park, Costilla, 10 miles away Sheep Crossing Campground, Taos County, 13 miles away Chiflo Campground, Taos County, 13 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