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January 29, 2010 at 12:48 pm #30962

tholmes1

Hi, I am new to this site. I subscribed to try to find the best river in New Mexico or Colorado for a 7-8 day camping, canoeing trip. I will be going on my spring break which is the 12 throuh the 21 of march. any input would be greatly appriciated!
January 30, 2010 at 9:50 pm #30963

Dennis

I wish I was going on that trip. A bunch of us are from the midwest so we have limited experience in that part of the country. James took a trip out west a couple of years ago but I think he was somewhere around Moab, Utah. I didn’t have enough time to go paddling when I was in New Mexico last year.

I hope you have a good trip and that you will consider sharing it with us when you get back.

January 30, 2010 at 10:56 pm #30964

The Edrinaline Expedition

I’m also from the Midwest, but becuase i floated a ways down the East Verde River in Gila County Arizona on an air matress in 2003; i feel comfortable saying i’ve floated on one of the western rivers.

Anyways; Melting snow; according to my research, has a great deal of effect on river stages in New Mexico…

“The unbridled Rio Grande west of Taos is the river of
choice for experienced whitewater enthusiasts, while a tributary, the
dam-controlled Rio Chama, is preferred by those seeking a gentler ride.” -http://www.nmosg.com/Canoe/

Clicking Each Link Below will open the corresponding Google® Map in a new window.*

Rio
Grande Gorge
Rio Chama [major tributary of the Rio Grande enters the state atop Cumbres
Pass north of Chama]
Pecos River
Canadian River
Cimarron River
Mora River
San Juan River
Animas River
Gila River

*I couldn’t pinpoint the exact locations… I would recommend using Topographic Maps such as DeLorme Topo USA

You mentioned being new to the site; have you got your paddle wet yet!?
How many poeple are going?
Children?

I canoed the Boundary Waters in Northeast Minnesota in 2005… Seven Days! Makes Pizza and Beer taste Very Good after Seven Days in the Wilderness!
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