Best paddling near Taos

11 paddle runs · 11 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best paddling near Taos, New Mexico — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 11 of 11 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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Rio Pueblo De Taos
#1 Rio Pueblo De Taos Good
14.9 mi away
· 195 cfs · below min (200)
The Rio Pueblo De Taos is a remote and challenging river run located in northern New Mexico. The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between 200 and 500 cfs. The class…
Why 72: live conditions (good)
72Top-rated
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Rio Pueblo De Taos
#2 Rio Pueblo De Taos Good
15.1 mi away
· 195 cfs · below min (200)
The Rio Pueblo De Taos is a popular whitewater river run located in the state of New Mexico. The ideal streamflow range for this river run is between 150 and 300 cubic feet per…
Why 72: live conditions (good)
72Top-rated
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Arroyo Hondo
#3 Arroyo Hondo Good
16.7 mi away
· 195 cfs · below min (200)
The Arroyo Hondo is a popular whitewater river run located in the state of New Mexico. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 250 and 600 cfs, which provides a…
Why 72: live conditions (good)
72Top-rated
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Pilar/Race Course
#4 Pilar/Race Course Marginal
18.1 mi away
· 195 cfs · below min (400)
The Pilar Race Course River Run in New Mexico offers a thrilling and challenging experience for advanced whitewater enthusiasts. The run features class III to IV rapids, including…
Why 40: live conditions (marginal)
40Rated
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Confluence With Rito De La Olla To Nf Boundary
#5 Confluence With Rito De La Olla To Nf Boundary Poor
8.1 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (200)· Rising +36% / 24h
The Whitewater River run from Confluence With Rito De La Olla to Nf Boundary in New Mexico is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Headwaters To Confluence With Rito De La Olla
#6 Headwaters To Confluence With Rito De La Olla Poor
10.2 mi away
· 0 cfs · below min (200)· Rising +36% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run from Headwaters to Confluence with Rito De La Olla in New Mexico is a 10-mile segment with a class II-III rating. The ideal streamflow range for this…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Long Canyon To Nf Boundary
#7 Long Canyon To Nf Boundary Poor
14.6 mi away
· 13 cfs · below min (200)· Falling -4% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run Long Canyon to NF Boundary in New Mexico is a challenging section of river that is classified as a Class III-IV rapids. The ideal streamflow range for…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Confluence With Rio Angostura To Osha Diversion
#8 Confluence With Rio Angostura To Osha Diversion Poor
17.3 mi away
· 3 cfs · below min (200)· Falling -6% / 24h
. The Confluence with Rio Angostura to Osha Diversion is a popular whitewater river run located in the state of New Mexico. The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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(La Cueva, Flechado, Gallegos, Tio Maes, La Presa) To Osha Diversion
#9 (La Cueva, Flechado, Gallegos, Tio Maes, La Presa) To Osha Diversion Poor
18.2 mi away
· 3 cfs · below min (200)· Falling -6% / 24h
The Whitewater River Run in New Mexico is a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts, featuring five segments: La Cueva, Flechado, Gallegos, Tio Maes, and La Presa. The…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Headwaters To Red River/Upper Gaging Station
#10 Headwaters To Red River/Upper Gaging Station Poor
18.3 mi away
· 19 cfs · below min (140)
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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Headwaters To Red River
#11 Headwaters To Red River Poor
18.8 mi away
· 19 cfs · below min (140)
The Whitewater River Run from Headwaters to Red River in New Mexico is an exhilarating adventure for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this run is…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated

Paddling near Taos

The Taos area has 19 paddle runs on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best paddling near Taos

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