Access Site
NM
John Dunn Bridge Boat Ramp
Red River • Acequia de Atalaya • Rio Hondo
Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago
City: NM
County: Taos
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 36.53600000, -105.70800000
Air Temp: --
Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
IV+
Take-out
Red River - 01. Hwy 515 to Dunn Bridge
Current Conditions
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• 140.00-1000.00 cfs
Red River near Questa, NM
Whitewater Runs on Rio Grande
23 runs (9 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
III-IV
Put-in at this location
05. John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge (Lower Taos Box)
15.0 mi
31 ft/mi
II-III
Take-out at this location
04. Red River confluence to John Dunn Bridge
8.4 mi
12 ft/mi
II
Downstream from here (14.0 mi to put-in)
06. Taos Junction Bridge to Quartzite River Access
6.6 mi
III
Downstream from here (19.6 mi to put-in)
07. Quartzite River Access to County Line River Access
4.4 mi
12 ft/mi
V
Upstream from here (7.8 mi from take-out)
03. Chiflo Campground to Little Arsenic Trail
7.8 mi
69 ft/mi
II-IV
Upstream from here (14.2 mi from take-out)
02. Lee Trail to Chiflo Campground
9.9 mi
47 ft/mi
II-III
Upstream from here (22.6 mi from take-out)
01. Lobatos Bridge(Colorado) to Lee Trail
24.0 mi
5 ft/mi
II
Upstream from here (22.6 mi from take-out)
08. Lobatos Bridge to Lee Trail
21.0 mi
7 ft/mi
I-II
Upstream from here (37.6 mi from take-out)
07. Lasauses to Lobatos Bridge
20.0 mi
3 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
II
53 mi away
06. Alamosa to Lasauses
20.1 mi
15 ft/mi
III
55 mi away
08. Otowi Bridge to Cochiti Reservoir
22.3 mi
II
91 mi away
05. South Fork to Del Norte
20.9 mi
17 ft/mi
II-III+
102 mi away
04. Wagon Wheel Gap to South Fork
11.4 mi
21 ft/mi
II-III
113 mi away
03. Creede to Wagon Wheel Gap
10.2 mi
II-III
121 mi away
02. Box Canyon to Creede
23.7 mi
24 ft/mi
III-IV
131 mi away
01. Box Canyon (CO)
8.1 mi
38 ft/mi
II-III
501 mi away
1. Hoodoos: Redford to Colorado Canyon (15.75 miles)
16.0 mi
6 ft/mi
II+
510 mi away
2. Colorado Canyon: Rancherias Canyon to Lajitas (21 miles)
21.2 mi
6 ft/mi
II(III)
519 mi away
3. Santa Elena Canyon: Lajitas to Santa Elena Canyon River Access (20 miles)
20.6 mi
7 ft/mi
II-III+
525 mi away
7. Lower Canyons: La Linda to Dryden Crossing (83.5 miles)
84.3 mi
5 ft/mi
I-II
528 mi away
6. Rio Grande Village to La Linda (34.5 miles)
34.6 mi
4 ft/mi
I-II
542 mi away
5. San Vicente & Hot Springs Canyon: Solis Landing to Rio Grande Village (19 miles)
19.4 mi
II
547 mi away
4. Mariscal Canyon: Talley to Solis Landing (10 miles)
10.2 mi
12 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
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"The Red River spans nearly 928 miles in total length with a total elevation drop of 1,509 feet, creating an average gradient of 1.6 feet per mile. The location at Taos County places this take-out in a region known for quality whitewater paddling. The river drains an area of over 84,000 square miles, so water levels and conditions can vary significantly depending on seasonal runoff, precipitation, and dam operations upstream. Paddlers should check current flow conditions before arriving, as the river's characteristics can change dramatically between seasons.",
"Being designated as a whitewater take-out suggests this site is positioned on a section of river with rapids or moving water suitable for kayakers and canoeists experienced with whitewater paddling. The substantial size and flow rate of the Red River means this is not a beginner-friendly section. Paddlers should be equipped with proper safety gear, have solid boat control skills, and ideally paddle with partners or as part of a group. Local outfitters and paddling clubs in the Taos area can provide current information about specific rapid ratings, hazards, and recommended skill levels for different sections of the river.",
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"The Red River spans nearly 928 miles in total length with a total elevation drop of 1,509 feet, creating an average gradient of 1.6 feet per mile. The location at Taos County places this take-out in a region known for quality whitewater paddling. The river drains an area of over 84,000 square miles, so water levels and conditions can vary significantly depending on seasonal runoff, precipitation, and dam operations upstream. Paddlers should check current flow conditions before arriving, as the river's characteristics can change dramatically between seasons.",
"Being designated as a whitewater take-out suggests this site is positioned on a section of river with rapids or moving water suitable for kayakers and canoeists experienced with whitewater paddling. The substantial size and flow rate of the Red River means this is not a beginner-friendly section. Paddlers should be equipped with proper safety gear, have solid boat control skills, and ideally paddle with partners or as part of a group. Local outfitters and paddling clubs in the Taos area can provide current information about specific rapid ratings, hazards, and recommended skill levels for different sections of the river.",
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Amenities
parking
restrooms