New Mexico whitewater - Rio Grande, Sangre De Cristo Mountains, Taos/Rio Arriba County Taos/Rio Arriba county, Chiflo Campground to Little Arsenic Trail section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     6 miles   The scenic beauty of New Mexico and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whitewater paddling here in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains is a great experience. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Taos, if you're not familiar with the area there's a     road map further down the page. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. This stretch of Rio Grande in New Mexico is 6 miles long and is a class V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Chiflo Campground to Little Arsenic Trail stretch is just one of them. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the warm months at Rio Grande temperatures are ordinarily in the 80's with night lows in the 40's. During the winter highs are in the 30's, and after the sun is   down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Rio Grande dip into the 0's. Rio Grande gets very little rain; August is when you get the most rain here; January meanwhile is the driest month. A tour to Big Arsenic Falls will fill your soul with good feelings It's always delightful to stop by Little Arsenic Rapids. If you have a thing about the outdoors you'll have a thing about it here in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains. Rio Grande, Chiflo Campground to Little Arsenic Trail road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 6 miles Average Gradient: 69 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.7411 Longitude: -105.6794 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.6481 Longitude: -105.6935 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, Sangre De Cristo Mountains, New Mexico Local climate location: TRES PIEDRAS 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Adobe and Stars Inn, Taos 12 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... Resort at Taos, Taos Ski Valley 17 miles away The Resort at Taos is located next to the former home of Nicolai Fechin, a local community artist and is a short walk to shops and restaurants. The resort houses 67 studio, one and two bedroom units. ... Best Western Kachina Lodge & Meetings Center, Taos 18 miles away Stay at this Taos hotel and enjoy warm, spacious accommodations while traveling in New Mexico. Ideally located at the gateway to the world-famous Taos Pueblo, the Best Western Kachina Lodge & Meetin...   Sangre De Cristo Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains. Sangre De Cristo Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Sangre De Cristo Mountains. 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: Red River, -blank- County , 5 miles away, Class IV+ - 14 miles long (Highway 515 to Dunn Bridge) Rio Grande, Taos/Rio Arriba County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Red River confluence to John Dunn Bridge) Rio Grande, Taos County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 14 miles long (Lee Trail to Chiflo Campground) Rio Grande, Taos County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 14 miles long (John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge) Rio Grande, Taos County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 24 miles long (Lobatos Bridge Colorado to Lee Trail) Rio Pueblo de Taos, -blank- County , 19 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (to Taos Junction Bridge) Rio Grande, Taos County , 26 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (Taos Junction Bridge to Embudo Station Restaurant) Rio Embudo, -blank- County , 29 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Close to Rio Lucio to Highway 75)   Ski Areas Near Rio Grande: Taos, New Mexico , 17 miles away, 2612 vertical feet Ski Rio, New Mexico , 19 miles away, 2150 vertical feet Red River, New Mexico , 19 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Sipapu Ski, New Mexico , 31 miles away, 1055 vertical feet Angel Fire, New Mexico , 33 miles away, 2077 vertical feet Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico , 50 miles away, 1703 vertical feet Eldora, Colorado , 53 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico , 66 miles away, 1410 vertical feet Wolf Creek, Colorado , 88 miles away, 1604 vertical feet Sandia Peak, New Mexico , 96 miles away, 1700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Rio Grande: Adobe and Stars Inn, Taos , 12 miles away Resort at Taos, Taos Ski Valley , 17 miles away Best Western Kachina Lodge & Meetings Center, Taos , 18 miles away Hotel La Fonda, Taos , 18 miles away Comfort Suites Taos, Taos , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Rio Grande: Big Arsenic Springs Campground, Taos County, 1 miles away Little Arsenic Springs Campground, Taos County, 2 miles away El Aujae Campground, Taos County, 2 miles away   Trails Near Rio Grande: Number 3 Lift Trail, Taos County , 17 miles away Twining Blue Lake Trail, Taos County , 20 miles away Simpson Memorial Trail, Taos County , 20 miles away Devisadero Peak Loop Trail, Taos County , 20 miles away   National Parks Near Rio Grande: Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Mosca - CO , 53 miles away Santa Fe National Historic Trail, Santa Fe - NM , 53 miles away