Upper Taos Box
New Mexico – US
- Class
- V
- Length
- 6 Mile(s)
- Typical season
- March to July
- Author
- KSC
Current Flow
43 CFS
Gauge height: 1.16 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:15 PM
▼ -0.11/hr (12h) ▼ -0.05/hr (24h)
Don't bother
- Primary gauge
- RIO GRANDE NEAR CERRO, NM Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗ NOAA river forecast ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 300 |
| Average | 1,000 |
| Maximum | 3,000 |
Recommended use
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Canoeing
- SUP
- Packrafting
- Fishing
Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.
Flow history — last 6 days
No gauge history recorded in the last 6 days.
Photos
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Description
A classic class V New Mexico run through a desert box canyon. The run starts at the Chiflo Campground and runs to the Little Arsenic Trail. It's known for quality whitewater, numerous sieves, and a fair bit of hiking.
Rapids
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Access
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Camps
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Permit
No permit is required, or permit info hasn't been added yet.
Fishing
No fish species have been associated with this run yet.
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