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!
Need help in choosing a river in new mexico for a 7 day canoe trip!!!!!!!!
(3 posts) (3 voices) Started 7 months ago by tholmes1 Latest reply from The Edrinaline Expedition
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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.
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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 USAYou 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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