Whitewater Recreation Area Rio Grande: Taos Box
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Add to FavoritesA world-class one-day whitewater section rated Class 4 plus, which can also be experienced as part of a 2- or 3-day adventure. The nation's oldest Wild & Scenic River, the Rio Grande threads through an 800-foot-deep wilderness canyon of towering basalt walls (alive with eagles, falcons, and bighorn sheep) known as the Taos Box. White-knuckle white water combines with the serenity of the wilderness to create a lifetime of memorable adventures.
Typical Class of Water: Class 3 and 4
May –July
From Taos and Santa Fe: contact Los Rios River Runners, (800) 544-1181, whitewater@newmex.com, or online at www.losriosriverrunners.com.
ADA Accessibility NotesThe Taos Box is not suitable for the disabled. However, the Orilla Verde section can be rafted by those with limited mobility. Please call or email for details.
Pet Friendly NotesPets cannot be taken on commercial trips. They may be taken on private trips and should wear CFDs.
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Jim O'Donnell wrote on December 17, 2010: Cisco, the nominator for this awesome place seems to be a bit too humble to nominate his own rafting company. I recommend taking a look. Its a seriously high-quality operation....and Cisco is a seriously entertaining guy.