Class III-IV Rio Grande , NM

Racecourse (Quartzite Recreation Site to County Line Recreation Site)

The Rio Grande flows out of the snowcapped Rocky Mountains in Colorado and journeys 1,900 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. It passes through the 800-foot chasms of the Rio Grande Gorge, a wild and remote area of northern New Mexico.

Two developed recreation areas are located along the river—Wild Rivers on the north and Orilla Verde in the south. In addition to these scenic recreation areas, visitors can enjoy a spectacular vista of the gorge from the Rio Grande Bridge (aka High Bridge) where Highway 64 crosses the river.

Recreation opportunities include biking, camping, fishing, hiking/backpacking, picnicking, wildlife viewing, horseback riding and whitewater boating.

 

For More Information Visit:

Rio Grande, NM - rivers.gov

Section Details

Trip Length 5.0 Miles
Notes No parking within 30 feet of HWY 68. No stopping/fishing on islands
Fishing Yes
Camping No
Permit No
Manager Bureau of Land Management, Taos Field Office
Wild & Scenic Yes
Water Trail No
Partner Information https://www.blm.gov/visit/rio-grande-wild-and-scenic-river
https://www.rivers.gov/river/rio-grande-new-mexico
Description American Whitewater