New Mexico whitewater - Rio Grande, Sangre De Cristo Mountains, Taos/Rio Arriba County Taos/Rio Arriba county, Red River confluence to John Dunn Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     8 miles   The Red River confluence to John Dunn Bridge stretch of Rio Grande is 8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. The starting location is a short drive from Taos, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the     river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon. The beautiful scenery of Taos/Rio Arriba County and the cool fresh water beats anything. The beautiful Sangre De Cristo Mountains scenery is an added bonus. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Red River confluence to John Dunn Bridge stretch is just one of many. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. Briefly about the general area: If you want a great time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Sangre De Cristo Mountains. Rio Grande is usually a reasonably dry spot;   most of the rain falls throughout August while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Rio Grande. Through the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 40's. Highs throughout the winter are ordinarily in the 30's, and after the sun is down all through the winter temperatures at Rio Grande sink into the 0's. A good spot near Rio Grande is Ojitos Canyon, and a short tour to Horse Thief Shorty Rapid is always worthwhile. Rio Grande, Red River confluence to John Dunn Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 8 miles Average Gradient: 12 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.6481 Longitude: -105.6935 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.53499 Longitude: -105.7084 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 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! 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... Hotel La Fonda, Taos 13 miles away Taos*s newest upscale hotel is also one of its oldest and the only hotel located on historic Taos plaza. All that the historic district has to offer is right outside the front doors of this newly and ... Sagebrush Inn, Taos 14 miles away Capture the elusive Southwest past at the Sagebrush Inn. Long a Taos landmark, the inn offers tradition, aesthetics and comfort - all at a reasonable price. Three miles South of Taos, it is removed ...   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. 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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 , 2 miles away, Class IV+ - 14 miles long (Highway 515 to Dunn Bridge) Rio Grande, Taos/Rio Arriba County , 6 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Chiflo Campground to Little Arsenic Trail) Rio Grande, Taos County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 14 miles long (John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge) Rio Grande, Taos County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 14 miles long (Lee Trail to Chiflo Campground) Rio Pueblo de Taos, -blank- County , 13 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (to Taos Junction Bridge) Rio Grande, Taos County , 21 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (Taos Junction Bridge to Embudo Station Restaurant) Rio Grande, Taos County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 24 miles long (Lobatos Bridge Colorado to Lee Trail) Rio Embudo, -blank- County , 24 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 Red River, New Mexico , 21 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Ski Rio, New Mexico , 23 miles away, 2150 vertical feet Sipapu Ski, New Mexico , 26 miles away, 1055 vertical feet Angel Fire, New Mexico , 32 miles away, 2077 vertical feet Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico , 45 miles away, 1703 vertical feet Eldora, Colorado , 58 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico , 61 miles away, 1410 vertical feet Wolf Creek, Colorado , 90 miles away, 1604 vertical feet Sandia Peak, New Mexico , 91 miles away, 1700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Rio Grande: Adobe and Stars Inn, Taos , 8 miles away Hotel La Fonda, Taos , 13 miles away Sagebrush Inn, Taos , 14 miles away Best Western Kachina Lodge & Meetings Center, Taos , 14 miles away Comfort Suites Taos, Taos , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Rio Grande: Cebolia Mesa Campground, Taos County, 3 miles away La Junta Campground, Taos County, 4 miles away Little Arsenic Springs Campground, Taos County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Rio Grande: Devisadero Peak Loop Trail, Taos County , 16 miles away Number 3 Lift Trail, Taos County , 17 miles away Simpson Memorial Trail, Taos County , 18 miles away Twining Blue Lake Trail, Taos County , 20 miles away   National Parks Near Rio Grande: Santa Fe National Historic Trail, Santa Fe - NM , 48 miles away Bandelier National Monument, Los Alamos - NM , 56 miles away