Best paddling near Tierra Amarilla
12 paddle runs · 12 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best paddling near Tierra Amarilla, 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 12 of 12 paddle runs · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Abiqui Dam To El Rito Creek
Fair
38.5 mi away
· 186 cfs · below min (200)
The Whitewater River Run from Abiqui Dam to El Rito Creek in New Mexico is a popular destination for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this section…
Why 71: live conditions (fair)
71Top-rated
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#2
Arroyo Hondo
Good
44.8 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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#3
Rio Pueblo De Taos
Good
45.2 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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#4
Rio Grande
Good
45.6 mi away
· 195 cfs · below min (200)
The Rio Grande Whitewater River Run is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters in New Mexico. The ideal streamflow range for this section of the river is between 800-1,200…
Why 72: live conditions (good)
72Top-rated
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#5
Rio Nutrias
Marginal
21.3 mi away
· 103 cfs · below min (200)· Cold day · 44°F
The Rio Nutrias in New Mexico is a popular whitewater river run that spans approximately 13 miles. The ideal streamflow range for this river is between 300 and 1,000 cubic feet…
Why 38: live conditions (marginal)
38Rated
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#6
Pilar/Race Course
Marginal
45.1 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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#7
Private Land Boundary Below Canjilon To Nf Boundary
Poor
28.8 mi away
· 86 cfs · below min (200)
The Private Land Boundary Below Canjilon To Nf Boundary Whitewater River Run, located in the state of New Mexico, is a popular destination for whitewater rafting enthusiasts. The…
Why 34: live conditions (poor)
34Rated
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#8
Spring Creek To Private Land Boundary
Poor
24.6 mi away
· 4 cfs · below min (200)
The Whitewater River Run from Spring Creek to the Private Land Boundary in New Mexico is a popular destination for experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#9
Bridge On Hwy 522 To Red Wsr
Poor
40.3 mi away
· 19 cfs · below min (140)
The Whitewater River Run Bridge on Hwy 522 to Red River in New Mexico is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
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#10
Headwaters To Nf Boundary
Poor
47.3 mi away
· 19 cfs · below min (140)
The Headwaters to NF Boundary section of the Whitewater River in New Mexico is a popular run among experienced kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this section is…
Why 16: live conditions (poor)
16Rated
Paddling near Tierra Amarilla
The Tierra Amarilla area has 12 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 Tierra Amarilla
How are these paddle runs ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
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