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Rapid NM

Pilar Bridge

Rio Grande - 06. Taos Junction Bridge to Quartzite River Access (NM)

Monitor this Rapid

Gauge Conditions

Rio Grande below Taos Junction Bridge near Taos, NM Upstream Primary

Runnable: 200.0 – 3,000.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

Watchout for fishing line hanging from the bridge. There is a sharp-edged bridge pilon brace on one of the pilons near the left shore.

Location

Other Rapids on This Run (20)

Put In: Taos Junction Bridge Boat Ramp

Below Taos Junction Bridge Gauge

Gauging Station Rapid

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Lone Juniper Boat Ramp and Campground

Arroyo Hondo Riffle

Arroyo Hondo Campground and Canyon

Rio Bravo Campground

Type

Rapid

Difficulty

Class N/A

Mile Marker

5.5 mi

Directions

06. Taos Junction Bridge to Quartzite River Access

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater