Confluence With Rio Angostura To Osha Diversion river run
Confluence With Rio Angostura To Osha Diversion
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 500 and 2000 cubic feet per second (cfs), with the best conditions occurring in the spring and early summer.
This segment is rated as a class III+ to IV, with a total mileage of approximately 9 miles. The run features several challenging rapids and obstacles, including the Class IV Ancho Rapids, the Class III+ Big Kahuna Rapids, and the Class III+ Souse Hole Rapids.
In order to protect the environment and ensure the safety of visitors, there are several regulations in place for this area. All visitors are required to obtain a permit from the Bureau of Land Management, and all boats must be inspected for invasive species before entering the water.
Additionally, visitors are required to follow Leave No Trace principles and to pack out all trash and waste. Alcohol and glass containers are prohibited on the river, and visitors are required to wear a personal flotation device at all times.
Plan your run down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.
Regional streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Confluence With Rio Angostura To Osha Diversion -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Pueblo Nr Penasco | 8 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande Del Rancho Near Talpa | 2 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande Blw Taos Junction Bridge Near Taos | 243 cfs | → |
| Rio Pueblo De Taos Below Los Cordovas | 14 cfs | → |
| Embudo Creek At Dixon | 3 cfs | → |
| Rio Pueblo De Taos Near Taos | 8 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest boat launches, other paddle runs, and campgrounds so a day on the water can grow into a full weekend.
Boat launches
- Quartzite Boat Takeout
- Quartzite Boat Launch
- Lone Juniper Boat Takeout
- Lone Juniper Boat Launch
- Nm 570 Taos County
- Rio Bravo Boat Takeout
Other river runs
- Concrete Bridge To Nf Boundary
- Santa Barbara Cg To Concrete Bridge On Fr 116
- (La Cueva, Flechado, Gallegos, Tio Maes, La Presa) To Osha Diversion
- Headwaters To Confluence With Rio Pueblo
- Headwaters To Santa Barbara Campground
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
- Rito De La Olla Fishing
- Rio Trampas Fishing
- Rio Chiquito Fishing
- Trampas Lakes Fishing
- Rio Fernando Fishing
- Windsor Creek
Parks
Whitewater safety
- Check the flow before you run
- Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
- Know your skill ceiling
- Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
- Wear the right gear
- Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
- Scout, set safety, and run with a team
- Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
- Respect the river
- Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Confluence With Rio Angostura To Osha Diversion as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.
About Confluence With Rio Angostura To Osha Diversion
What's the optimal flow for Confluence With Rio Angostura To Osha Diversion?
The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.
How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?
The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.
What's the whitewater class?
See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.
Where do I put in / take out?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.
Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.
Other runs near here
Snoflo-tracked paddle runs within driving distance of Confluence With Rio Angostura To Osha Diversion.