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Angel Fire
Named for the fiery afternoon light splashed on alpine peaks, Angel Fire is a beautiful destination for your family getaway in New Mexico, offering a myriad of fine lodging, dining and recreational activities. This is a popular location for families looking to getaway to cooler climates during the hot summer months. As well, a world-class ski area that offers great family skiing throughout the winter months and one of the very few ski areas offering night skiing and snowboarding.
New Mexico River Adventures is proud to be part of this vibrant community, and to offer the following outdoor adventures to help make your Angel Fire experience truly memorable. Our base of operations for our Angel Fire Rafting, Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding adventures is just an hour and fifteen minutes from the center of town. Come immerse yourself in the land of enchantment.
The Trips
Racecourse Half Day

Rio Grande Gorge Full Day
The Lower Gorge of the Rio Grande is a broad canyon with lush riparian habitat along the banks of the Rio. A fantastic full day adventure for families, first time rafters and groups. The first half of the day is beautiful float through the Orilla Verde section of the Rio Grande with incredible scenery, gorgeous riverside lunch stops and ample opportunity to work on your paddling in preparation for the exciting whitewater of the Racecourse to come in the afternoon. The Rio Grande Gorge full day trip meets at our headquarters at 8:30 a.m. daily and the minimum age during most of the year is 5 years old.
Taos Box Full Day
This is possibly the greatest full day rafting trip in the country. Nowhere else can you find the same quality whitewater in such a remote and pristine canyon with incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. The "Box" flows through the heart of the Rio Grande Gorge some 800 feet deep. The layout of this run is absolutely perfect as the beginning is relatively calm with plenty of opportunity to work on your paddling techniques and feel comfortable working together as a team to negotiate the many rapids ahead. In the final five miles of this trip, the gradient increases and the rapids become more intense and come in much quicker succession. The Taos Box trip meets at our headquarters at 8 a.m. and the minimum age is 13 and participants should weight at least 90 pounds.
Rio Chama 3 Day

24 Hours On The Rio Grande
Are you interested in an overnight river trip, but not willing to give up two entire days of your vacation? We have just the trip for you! You'll meet us at our headquarters at 2p.m. and we will float the scenic Orilla Verde Section of the Rio Grande with an opportunity to catch the gorgeous evening light on the river that most do not have the pleasure of experiencing. As we settle into our riverside camp, you might opt for an evening hike while we prepare you a meal that will impress your taste buds and leave you ready for stories around the fire. The morning will begin with a hearty breakfast that will fill you up for the day of rapids ahead on the popular class III Racecourse section.We will stop mid way for lunch and swimming and finish up in time to have you back at our headquarters at 2 p.m. We encourage the adventurous folks to consider doing this trip in an inflatable kayak as long as water levels permit.
Half Day SUP

Rock Climbing with New Mexico River Adventures

Orilla Verde Half Day Float

Guided Fly Fishing from Red River-Full Day

Guided Fly Fishing from Red River-Half Day

Guided Horseback Riding Tours In Angel Fire – Half Day

Horseback Riding and Gold Panning Tours In Angel Fire – Half Day

Sunset Gourmet Float

2 Day Beginner Whitewater Kayak Instruction
If you want a true introduction the sport of kayaking, this is absolutely your best option. With our 2 New Mexico kayaking day clinic, you're able to take the time to get a full introduction to all the basics of the sport and leave with the confidence and knowledge to pursue kayaking as your new life long passion. Contact us today to learn more: 1-800-983-7756.
Private or Custom Whitewater Kayak Instruction
