PILAR/RACE COURSE
River Runs • Kayaking • Whitewater
October 27, 2024
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 the infamous 'Big Rock' and 'Souse Hole.' The best time to float this section of water is during the spring and early summer months when the water flows range from 800 to 1500 cfs. The Pilar race course river run is not recommended for beginners or inexperienced paddlers.
INTERACTIVE MAP
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 465 cfs (3.93 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 202% |
| Optimal Range | 400-2500 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | III- to IV- |
| Elevation | 6,079 ft |
| Run Length | 6.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 291 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 3.7 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage |
Rio Grande Blw Taos Junction Bridge Near Taos
USGS 08276500 |
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