Rio Pueblo De Taos river run
Rio Pueblo De Taos
The Rio Pueblo De Taos features several exciting rapids and obstacles, including the Pinball Rapid, the Boxcar Rapid, and the Rock Garden Rapid. These rapids offer thrilling challenges to paddlers and require good technical skills to navigate safely. The river also has several smaller rapids and riffles that provide fun and excitement throughout the entire run.
In terms of regulations, the Rio Pueblo De Taos is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and a permit is required for commercial use. Private boaters do not require a permit, but they must adhere to certain guidelines, such as leaving the riverbank undisturbed and packing out all trash. Additionally, paddlers must be aware of the potential hazards of the river, such as strainers and undercut rocks, and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety.
Overall, the Rio Pueblo De Taos is an exciting and challenging whitewater river run that offers a unique and beautiful paddling experience in New Mexico.
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 Rio Pueblo De Taos -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Blw Taos Junction Bridge Near Taos | 252 cfs | → |
| Rio Pueblo De Taos Below Los Cordovas | 13 cfs | → |
| Rio Grande Del Rancho Near Talpa | 3 cfs | → |
| Embudo Creek At Dixon | 4 cfs | → |
| Rio Pueblo Nr Penasco | 7 cfs | → |
| Rio Pueblo De Taos Near Taos | 7 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
- Taos Junction Bridge Taos County
- Taos Junction Bridge Boat Takeout
- Taos Junction Bridge Boat Launch
- Nm 570 Taos County
- Lone Juniper Boat Launch
- Lone Juniper Boat Takeout
Other river runs
Campgrounds
- Rio Pueblo Campground
- Orilla Verde Campground
- Taos Junction Campground
- Taos Junction
- Petaca
- Petaca Campground
Fishing spots
- Rio Chiquito Fishing
- Rito De La Olla Fishing
- Rio Fernando Fishing
- Rio Vallecitos Fishing
- Rio Trampas Fishing
- Rio Grande Fishing
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 Rio Pueblo De Taos 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 Rio Pueblo De Taos
What's the optimal flow for Rio Pueblo De Taos ?
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 Rio Pueblo De Taos .