New Mexico whitewater - Rio Pueblo de Taos, unknown County to Taos Junction Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     3.5 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New Mexico are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This section of Rio Pueblo de Taos in unknown County is 3.5 miles long and is a class V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting location is a short drive from Taos, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The wonderful     New Mexico scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Rio Pueblo de Taos will make you feel great. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section is quite short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. Rio Pueblo de Taos doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the to Taos Junction Bridge section is the only one. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Rio Pueblo de Taos you will meet lots of folks from nearby Taos. Rio Pueblo de Taos gets very little rain; during the month of August you get the most rain around here; January is when it's the driest. Summer at Rio Pueblo de Taos comes with high   temperatures in the 80's while overnight lows are usually in the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's; night lows throughout the winter for Rio Pueblo de Taos tend to be in the 0's. Rio Pueblo de Taos, to Taos Junction Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 3.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.3767 Longitude: -105.66881 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.3361 Longitude: -105.73321 Paddler input for Rio Pueblo de Taos, New Mexico: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Rio Pueblo de Taos, New Mexico Local climate location: TRES PIEDRAS 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Taos - Days Inn, Taos 8 miles away The Days Inn Taos, New Mexico is located in Northern New Mexico in the Foothills of the Sange de Cristo Mountains. We offer a free continental breakfast, free hi-speed wireless internet and free local... Taos Super 8 Motel, Taos 8 miles away Comparably low rates. 1/2 hour to Casinos, 1/2 hour to many different ski slopes, close to Plaza and shopping. Southwest style furniture. We offer clean comfortable rooms, helpful friendly employees... Quality Inn Taos, Taos 8 miles away 1996 & 1997 Gold Award winner! Skiing and rafting closeby. Great location! Pet accommodation: 7.00/night....   All New Mexico Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New Mexico. Books about whitewater paddling on Rio Pueblo de Taos, New Mexico List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Rio Pueblo de Taos, 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 Pueblo de Taos. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Rio Pueblo de Taos.   Whitewater Near Rio Pueblo de Taos: Rio Grande, Taos County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 14 miles long (John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge) Rio Grande, Taos County , 10 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (Taos Junction Bridge to Embudo Station Restaurant) Rio Embudo, -blank- County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Close to Rio Lucio to Highway 75) Rio Grande, Taos/Rio Arriba County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Red River confluence to John Dunn Bridge) Red River, -blank- County , 14 miles away, Class IV+ - 14 miles long (Highway 515 to Dunn Bridge) Rio Grande, Taos/Rio Arriba County , 19 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Chiflo Campground to Little Arsenic Trail) Rio Grande, Taos County , 25 miles away, Class II-IV - 14 miles long (Lee Trail to Chiflo Campground) Rio Santa Cruz, Santa Fe County , 26 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Cundiyo to Santa Cruz Reservoir) Rio Ojo Caliente, Rio Arriba County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 28 miles long (La Madera to confluence with Rio Chama)   Ski Areas Near Rio Pueblo de Taos: Sipapu Ski, New Mexico , 15 miles away, 1055 vertical feet Taos, New Mexico , 22 miles away, 2612 vertical feet Red River, New Mexico , 28 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Angel Fire, New Mexico , 30 miles away, 2077 vertical feet Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico , 32 miles away, 1703 vertical feet Ski Rio, New Mexico , 33 miles away, 2150 vertical feet Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico , 54 miles away, 1410 vertical feet Eldora, Colorado , 68 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Sandia Peak, New Mexico , 81 miles away, 1700 vertical feet Wolf Creek, Colorado , 98 miles away, 1604 vertical feet   Hotels Near Rio Pueblo de Taos: Taos - Days Inn, Taos , 8 miles away Taos Super 8 Motel, Taos , 8 miles away Quality Inn Taos, Taos , 8 miles away Sun God Lodge, Taos , 8 miles away Paragon Inn of Taos, Taos , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Rio Pueblo de Taos: Taos RV Park, Ranchos De Taos, 3 miles away Taos RV Park, Ranchos De Taos, 6 miles away Taos Valley RV Park, Taos, 8 miles away   Trails Near Rio Pueblo de Taos: Devisadero Peak Loop Trail, Taos County , 11 miles away Comales Sheep Driveway, Taos County , 12 miles away North End Trail, Taos County , 13 miles away Osha Trail, Taos County , 16 miles away Comales Trail, Taos County , 17 miles away   National Parks Near Rio Pueblo de Taos: Santa Fe National Historic Trail, Santa Fe - NM , 36 miles away Bandelier National Monument, Los Alamos - NM , 48 miles away