New Mexico whitewater, Rio Pueblo de Taos to Taos Junction Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     3.5 miles   This section has two very different parts so be careful. Says Anonymous Not for beginning boaters! Says Cullen Hallmark Racecourse section of the RG: Local favorite.  III - III+, depending on flows.  Usually peaks around Mother's Day, but runnable for most of the year.  Can be crowded on weekends and holidays.  Kayakers usually put in at Quartzite (below Pilar) and take out at Souse Hole, or at County Line (well above Embudo     Station).  Water above and below those points is slower. The Rio Pueblo is Class V Says Cullen Hallmark The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers in this state are less demanding. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Taos, as you can see on the road map further down. The to Taos Junction Bridge stretch of Rio Pueblo de Taos in New Mexico is 3.5 miles long and it is classified as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. The to Taos Junction Bridge section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. This stretch   is short so no need to bring snacks. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Briefly about the general area: There are good sites to explore along the Devisadero Peak Loop Trail, and during your journey here you'll meet some people from Taos for sure. Rio Pueblo de Taos, to Taos Junction Bridge 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 Pueblo de Taos.   Whitewater Near Rio Pueblo de Taos: Rio Pueblo de Taos, -blank- County, 3 miles away       Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (to Taos Junction Bridge) Whitewater Outfitter - Los Rios River Runners, Taos County, 7 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Rio Grande, Taos County, 8 miles away       Class III - 5 miles long (Taos Junction Bridge to Embudo Station Restaurant) Whitewater Outfitter - Far FLUNG Adventures, Taos County, 9 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Big River Raft Trips, Taos County, 9 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Rio Grande, Taos County, 10 miles away       Class III-IV - 14 miles long (John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge) Rio Embudo, -blank- County, 10 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Close to Rio Lucio to Highway 75) Rio Pueblo, Taos County, 11 miles away       Class -blank- - 15 miles long (Rio Lucio to Confluence Rio Grande) Rio Grande, Taos/Rio Arriba County, 16 miles away       Class II-III - 8 miles long (Red River confluence to John Dunn Bridge) Whitewater Outfitter - New Wave Rafting, Rio Arriba County, 17 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Rio Pueblo de Taos: Sipapu, New Mexico , 15 miles away, 1055 foot drop, 4 lifts, 31 runs Taos, New Mexico , 22 miles away, 2612 foot drop, 13 lifts, 110 runs Red River, New Mexico , 28 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 7 lifts, 58 runs Angel Fire, New Mexico , 30 miles away, 2077 foot drop, 7 lifts, 74 runs Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico , 32 miles away, 1725 foot drop, 7 lifts, 69 runs Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico , 54 miles away, 1410 foot drop, 7 lifts, 37 runs Sandia Peak, New Mexico , 81 miles away, 1700 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs Wolf Creek, Colorado , 98 miles away, 1604 foot drop, 7 lifts, 77 runs   Hotels Near Rio Pueblo de Taos: Sagebrush Inn Conference Center, Taos , 7 miles away Super 8 Taos, Taos , 8 miles away Days Inn Taos, Taos , 8 miles away Hampton Inn Taos, Taos , 8 miles away Quality Inn Taos, Taos , 8 miles away   Campgrounds Near Rio Pueblo de Taos: Orilla Verde - Confluence, Ranchos De Taos, 2 miles away Orilla Verde - Taos Jct, Ranchos De Taos, 3 miles away Taos RV Park, Ranchos De Taos, 3 miles away   Trails Near Rio Pueblo de Taos: Devisadero Peak Loop Trail, Taos , 11 miles away Comales Sheep Driveway, Taos , 12 miles away North End Trail, Taos , 13 miles away Osha Trail, Taos , 16 miles away Comales Trail, Taos , 17 miles away   Public Lands 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 Morphy Lake State Park, New Mexico , 32 miles away Santa Fe National Forest, New Mexico , 32 miles away Carson National Forest, New Mexico , 34 miles away   Golf Courses Near Rio Pueblo de Taos: Taos Country Club, Ranchos De Taos , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Rio Pueblo de Taos Talpa Reservoir, Taos , 8 miles away