New Mexico whitewater - Rio Ojo Caliente, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Rio Arriba County
Rio Arriba
county,
La Madera to confluence with Rio Chama section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 28 miles
The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Espanola, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The wonderful New Mexico scenery and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. 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 average New Mexico whitewater rafting
or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. There's camping available near Rio Ojo Caliente. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time,
so go ahead and pack your camp stove. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. The river winds through the San Juan and Jemez Mountains and you get great scenery. This is the only paddling section along Rio Ojo Caliente. This section of Rio Ojo Caliente in Rio Arriba County is 28 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section.
Briefly about the general area: The Lemitas Trail is a glorious hiking trail close to Rio Ojo Caliente. Rio Ojo Caliente is generally a rather
dry site; the wettest month of the year is mostly August, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month of the year is December. Summertime highs at Rio Ojo Caliente usually tend to be in the 80's with night lows in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's with temperatures at Rio Ojo Caliente dipping down into the 10's during winter nights.
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