HEADWATERS NF RIO RUIDOSO TO NF BOUNDARY

River Runs • Kayaking • Whitewater
November 23, 2024

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Last Updated 2024-07-05
River Levels 1 cfs (6.08 ft)
Percent of Normal 219%
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Class Level ii-iii
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USGS 08387600

The Whitewater River Run Headwaters NF Rio Ruidoso to NF Boundary in New Mexico is a popular kayaking and rafting destination. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 100 and 300 cubic feet per second (cfs). The class rating for this run is mostly Class II, with some Class III sections.

The segment mileage for this run is approximately 8.5 miles. The specific river rapids and obstacles on this run include the Little Arsenic Rapid, which is a Class III rapid that requires careful maneuvering, as well as the Big Arsenic Rapid and the Smelter Rapid.

There are specific regulations in place for this area, including a requirement for all boaters to wear personal flotation devices (PFDs) at all times. Additionally, there are restrictions on the use of alcohol on the river and a prohibition on littering.

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Watershed River Levels

9

Cubic Feet Per Second
RIO RUIDOSO AT HOLLYWOOD

0

Cubic Feet Per Second
SALT CREEK NEAR TULAROSA

124

Cubic Feet Per Second
RIO RUIDOSO AT RUIDOSO

9

Cubic Feet Per Second
TULAROSA CREEK NEAR BENT
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