New Mexico whitewater, Rio de los Brazos Rio Arriba county, Corkins Lodge to confluence with Rio Chama section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     9 miles   This section of Rio de los Brazos in Rio Arriba County is 9 miles long and has been rated as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. The wonderful New Mexico scenery and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The starting location is a short drive from Espanola, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you     make reservations in advance you're all set. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections in this state are safe for beginners. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Corkins   Lodge to confluence with Rio Chama stretch is just one of many. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The wild scenery of the San Juan and Jemez Mountains is great. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Rio de los Brazos you will meet lots of people from nearby Tierra Amarilla. Rio de los Brazos is in the vicinity of El Vado Lake State Park which is a striking place, and you unquestionably should check out Heron Lake State Park if you're here. This river is so wonderful. High temperatures at Rio de los Brazos through the long summer days are in the 80's. Rio de los Brazos, Corkins Lodge to confluence with Rio Chama road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Rio de los Brazos.   Whitewater Near Rio de los Brazos: Rio Chama, Rio Arriba County, 3 miles away       Class I-III - 15 miles long (Los Ojos to El Vado Lake) Rio de los Brazos, Rio Arriba County, 4 miles away       Class I-III - 9 miles long (Corkins Lodge to confluence with Rio Chama) Rio Chama, Rio Arriba County, 9 miles away       Class I-II - 15 miles long (Chama to Los Ojos) Rio Brazos, Rio Arriba Co. County, 13 miles away       Class V+ - 14.5 miles long (above Corkins Lodge) Rio Chama, Rio Arriba County, 16 miles away       Class I-III - 33 miles long (El Vado Lake to Abiquiu Reservoir) Rio de los Pinos, -blank- County, 20 miles away       Class V+ - 8.8 miles long (Osier Colorado to Campground Close to San Miguel New Mexico) San Antonio River, Rio Arriba County, 21 miles away       Class II-III - 20 miles long (Lagunitas to Los Pinos) Rio de los Pinos, Rio Arriba County, 23 miles away       Class II-III - 12 miles long (Atencio Canyon to Los Pinos) Navajo River, Rio Arriba County, 23 miles away       Class II - 20 miles long (Chromo Colorado to Colorado Border) Rio Chama, Rio Arriba County, 23 miles away       Class II-III - 7 miles long (Monastary to Big Eddy)   Ski Areas Near Rio de los Brazos: Wolf Creek, Colorado , 45 miles away, 1604 foot drop, 7 lifts, 77 runs Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico , 48 miles away, 1410 foot drop, 7 lifts, 37 runs Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico , 72 miles away, 1725 foot drop, 7 lifts, 69 runs Taos, New Mexico , 75 miles away, 2612 foot drop, 13 lifts, 110 runs Sipapu, New Mexico , 75 miles away, 1055 foot drop, 4 lifts, 31 runs Red River, New Mexico , 77 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 7 lifts, 58 runs Sandia Peak, New Mexico , 85 miles away, 1700 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs Angel Fire, New Mexico , 89 miles away, 2077 foot drop, 7 lifts, 74 runs Silverton, Colorado , 98 miles away, 3200 foot drop, 1 lifts, 1 runs Kendall Mountain, Colorado , 98 miles away, 400 foot drop, 1 lifts, 3 runs   Hotels Near Rio de los Brazos: Narrow Gauge RR Inn, Antonito , 41 miles away Fireside Inn And Cabins, Pagosa Springs , 44 miles away Quality Inn Pagosa Springs, Pagosa Springs , 44 miles away Elkwood ManorLuxury Bed Breakfast, Pagosa Springs , 45 miles away Alpine Inn Of Pagosa Springs, Pagosa Springs , 47 miles away   Campgrounds Near Rio de los Brazos: Herron Store, Los Ojos, 3 miles away Stone House Lodge, Los Ojos, 3 miles away Sky Mountain Resort, Chama, 8 miles away   Trails Near Rio de los Brazos: Hart Trail, Rio Arriba , 19 miles away La Manga Stock Driveway, Conejos , 20 miles away   Public Lands Near Rio de los Brazos: Bandelier National Monument, Los Alamos - NM , 51 miles away Santa Fe National Historic Trail, Santa Fe - NM , 63 miles away Heron Lake State Park, New Mexico , 10 miles away El Vado Lake State Park, New Mexico , 14 miles away Carson National Forest, New Mexico , 27 miles away   Lakes Near Rio de los Brazos Heron Reservoir, Rio Arriba , 14 miles away El Vado Reservoir, Rio Arriba , 16 miles away