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[[File:Rio Grande Wild Rivers.jpg|thumb|Rio Grande at Wild Rivers Recreation Area, New Mexico, March 2021]] |
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'''Wild Rivers Recreation Area''' is located in north central New Mexico within the [[Rio Grande del Norte National Monument]]. Two rivers that run through the park, the [[Rio Grande]] and [[Red River (New Mexico)|Red River]] are [[National Wild and Scenic Rivers System|National Wild and Scenic Rivers]]. [[New Mexico State Road 378|NM 378]] that traverses the recreation area is designated a [[New Mexico Scenic Byways|New Mexico Scenic Byway]]. Recreational opportunities include whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, fishing and camping. |
'''Wild Rivers Recreation Area''' is located in north central New Mexico within the [[Rio Grande del Norte National Monument]]. Two rivers that run through the park, the [[Rio Grande]] and [[Red River (New Mexico)|Red River]] are [[National Wild and Scenic Rivers System|National Wild and Scenic Rivers]]. [[New Mexico State Road 378|NM 378]] that traverses the recreation area is designated a [[New Mexico Scenic Byways|New Mexico Scenic Byway]]. Recreational opportunities include whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, fishing and camping. |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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The recreation area is located in the high plains {{convert|20|mi|km}} from [[Questa, New Mexico|Questa]]. It is accessed via [[New Mexico State Road 378|NM 378]] off of [[New Mexico State Road 522|NM 522]].<ref name=BLM /> It is located west of the [[Sangre de Cristo Mountains]], east of the [[Tusas |
The recreation area is located in the high plains {{convert|20|mi|km}} from [[Questa, New Mexico|Questa]]. It is accessed via [[New Mexico State Road 378|NM 378]] off of [[New Mexico State Road 522|NM 522]].<ref name=BLM /> It is located west of the [[Sangre de Cristo Mountains]], east of the [[Tusas Mountains]] on the [[Taos Plateau volcanic field]].<ref name=DOT /> The [[Rio Grande]] and [[Red River (New Mexico)|Red River]], both designated [[National Wild and Scenic Rivers System]], intersect in the park at an {{convert|800|ft|m|adj=on}} deep canyon. It has ancient forests of juniper and piñon trees.<ref name=BLM>[http://www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/prog/recreation/taos/wild_rivers_rec_area.html Wild Rivers of the Rio Grande Gorge.] Bureau of Land Management. Retrieved August 12, 2014.</ref> Geographic features include [[volcanic cone]]s, black rock canyons, and cliffs.<ref name=NMSB>[http://www.newmexico.org/wild-rivers-trail/ Wild Rivers Back Country Byway]. New Mexico Scenic Byways. Retrieved August 12, 2014.</ref> |
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[[File:Wild Rivers Recreation Area.jpg|thumb|left|Wild Rivers Recreation Area]] |
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==Description== |
==Description== |
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The recreation area has the following services:<ref name=BLM /><ref name=DOT /><ref name=NMSB /> |
The recreation area has the following services:<ref name=BLM /><ref name=DOT /><ref name=NMSB /> |
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Latest revision as of 00:49, 14 December 2024
Wild Rivers Recreation Area is located in north central New Mexico within the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. Two rivers that run through the park, the Rio Grande and Red River are National Wild and Scenic Rivers. NM 378 that traverses the recreation area is designated a New Mexico Scenic Byway. Recreational opportunities include whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, fishing and camping.
Geography
[edit]The recreation area is located in the high plains 20 miles (32 km) from Questa. It is accessed via NM 378 off of NM 522.[1] It is located west of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, east of the Tusas Mountains on the Taos Plateau volcanic field.[2] The Rio Grande and Red River, both designated National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, intersect in the park at an 800-foot (240 m) deep canyon. It has ancient forests of juniper and piñon trees.[1] Geographic features include volcanic cones, black rock canyons, and cliffs.[3]
Description
[edit]The recreation area has the following services:[1][2][3]
- Visitor center
- Overlooks, including La Junta Point over the confluence of the Rio Grande and Red River
- A 13-mile back country byway
- Five campgrounds, picnic areas and restrooms
- Two group shelters
- Trails access the Taos plateau, Guadalupe Mountain, back country campsites or down to the river beds. Petroglyphs are visible on the walls of the gorge. Many of the trails begin at the campgrounds.
The recreation area is wheelchair accessible.[1]
Wildlife in the park include mountain blue-birds, red-tail hawks, mule deer and prairie dogs. Fishing and boating is available with stipulations for fishing licenses, boating permits and other requirements. Mountain bikes may traverse roads and the Guadalupe Mountain Trail, Rinconada Loop Trail, and Red River Fault Trails.[1] Whitewater rafting, kayaking, and rock climbing activities are also available at the park.[2]
The recreation area is open throughout the year,[3] but during the winter months road conditions should be checked prior to travel.[2] The Visitor Center is open between Memorial Day and Labor Day.[3]
Wild Rivers Back Country Byway
[edit]The byway is a designated one of the New Mexico Scenic Byways and operated between an area two miles north of Questa and Cerro. The 13 mile byway—NM 378—has panoramic views that include many mountain peaks like Blanca Peak. It also provides access to park facilities, like the Wild Rivers visitor center and parking lots to campgrounds and trail heads.[2][3]
Administration
[edit]The recreation is managed by the Taos Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Wild Rivers of the Rio Grande Gorge. Bureau of Land Management. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e Wild Rivers Back Country Byway. Department of Transportation. New Mexico. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f Wild Rivers Back Country Byway. New Mexico Scenic Byways. Retrieved August 12, 2014.
External links
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- Wild Rivers Recreation Area, Bureau of Land Management
- Wild Rivers National Recreation Area, Sangres.com