Big River Raft Trips Taos county, New Mexico whitewater outfitter     Day Trips Big River Rio Grande Rafts Whitewater Rafting Trips 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 quite a few of the sections in this state are pretty easy. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Taos. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general     area you'll find lots of paddling places. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The nature scenery of New Mexico and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. Briefly about the general area: There's good hiking along the Devisadero Peak Loop Trail, and the great folks of Taos Ski Valley like to hang out   nearby. There's no such thing as a bad day of skiing at nearby Taos. The Simpson Memorial Trail offers hiking at its best. Big River Raft Trips gets very little rain. Of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain; January is the month with the least moisture. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Big River Raft Trips. Summer nighttime lows sink down to the 40's. For the period of the wintertime highs are usually in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Big River Raft Trips.     Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Big River Raft Trips.   Whitewater Near Big River Raft Trips: Whitewater Outfitter - Los Rios River Runners, Taos County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Far FLUNG Adventures, Taos County, 5 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Rio Pueblo de Taos, -blank- County, 7 miles away       Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (to Taos Junction Bridge) Rio Grande, Taos County, 12 miles away       Class III-IV - 14 miles long (John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge) Rio Grande, Taos/Rio Arriba County, 16 miles away       Class II-III - 8 miles long (Red River confluence to John Dunn Bridge) Red River, -blank- County, 16 miles away       Class IV+ - 14 miles long (Highway 515 to Dunn Bridge) Rio Grande, Taos County, 17 miles away       Class III - 5 miles long (Taos Junction Bridge to Embudo Station Restaurant) Rio Pueblo, Taos County, 18 miles away       Class -blank- - 15 miles long (Rio Lucio to Confluence Rio Grande) Rio Embudo, -blank- County, 18 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Close to Rio Lucio to Highway 75) Rio Grande, Taos/Rio Arriba County, 20 miles away       Class V - 6 miles long (Chiflo Campground to Little Arsenic Trail)   Ski Areas Near Big River Raft Trips: Taos, New Mexico , 14 miles away, 2612 foot drop, 13 lifts, 110 runs Sipapu, New Mexico , 14 miles away, 1055 foot drop, 4 lifts, 31 runs Red River, New Mexico , 20 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 7 lifts, 58 runs Angel Fire, New Mexico , 21 miles away, 2077 foot drop, 7 lifts, 74 runs Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico , 37 miles away, 1725 foot drop, 7 lifts, 69 runs Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico , 63 miles away, 1410 foot drop, 7 lifts, 37 runs Sandia Peak, New Mexico , 88 miles away, 1700 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs   Hotels Near Big River Raft Trips: Hotel La Fonda De Taos, Taos , 0 miles away American Artists Gallery House, Taos , 0 miles away Taos Country Inn, Taos , 0 miles away Dreamcatcher B B, Taos , 0 miles away The Historic Taos Inn, Taos , 0 miles away   Campgrounds Near Big River Raft Trips: Snowmansion Hostel, Taos, 1 miles away Duran - Carson National Forest, Taos, 1 miles away Monte Bello RV Park, El Prado, 2 miles away   Trails Near Big River Raft Trips: Devisadero Peak Loop Trail, Taos , 2 miles away Simpson Memorial Trail, Taos , 8 miles away Kit Carson Trail, Taos , 10 miles away North End Trail, Taos , 12 miles away Burnt Ridge Trail, Taos , 12 miles away   Public Lands Near Big River Raft Trips: Santa Fe National Historic Trail, Santa Fe - NM , 44 miles away Fort Union National Monument, Watrous - NM , 45 miles away Cimarron Canyon State Park, New Mexico , 27 miles away Coyote Creek State Park, New Mexico , 27 miles away Morphy Lake State Park, New Mexico , 28 miles away   Golf Courses Near Big River Raft Trips: Taos Country Club, Ranchos De Taos , 6 miles away Valle Escondido Golf Course, Taos , 14 miles away Angel Fire Country Club, Angel Fire , 20 miles away   Lakes Near Big River Raft Trips Talpa Reservoir, Taos , 3 miles away