New Wave Rafting
$50+A longtime Rio Grande outfitter running guided whitewater rafting trips from mellow floats to Class IV-V whitewater near Taos.
2410 NM-68 · Dixon, NM
Kokopelli Rafting Adventures has guided whitewater trips on the Rio Grande in northern New Mexico since 1983. Options range from short hourly floats to half day and full day runs on the Racecourse, the Taos Box and the family friendly Lower Gorge, plus multi day trips on the Rio Chama. The outfitter is based near Taos in the Rio Grande Gorge area.
General sport & outdoor guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
Weather calls the shots
Check the forecast the morning of and keep an indoor backup in your pocket for the day it turns.
Shoes, water, sun cover
The three things that decide whether you last the whole outing or cut it short after an hour.
Parking and launches fill early
On a nice weekend, lots and trailheads are often full by mid-morning.
Daylight shrinks in shoulder season
Spring and fall visits need an earlier start than the same trip in July.
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