Pilar/Race Course
New Mexico – US
- Class
- III- to IV-
- Length
- 6 Mile(s)
- Put-in elevation
- 6,043 Feet
- Take-out elevation
- 5,876 Feet
- Typical season
- March to June
- Author
- Erik Larsson
Current Flow
174 CFS
Gauge height: 3.40 FT
Reading from Jul 10, 2026 9:30 PM
● 0.00/hr (12h) ● 0.00/hr (24h)
Don't bother
- Primary gauge
- RIO GRANDE BLW TAOS JUNCTION BRIDGE NEAR TAOS, NM Gauge detail & alternatives Live gauge ↗
Recommended levels
| Minimum | 400 |
| Average | 800 |
| Maximum | 2,500 |
Recommended use
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Canoeing
- SUP
- Packrafting
- Fishing
Struck-through craft are not recommended for this run.
Flow history — last 6 days
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Description
The local staple, this run has some good play, is a nice length and is in a beautiful canyon. Makes a great early season run for those whose local runs are still frozen.
Rapids
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Access
| Type | Name | Elevation | Camping | Water | Boat ramp | Vehicle access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put-In | Milk Run | 6,043 Feet | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | Put in here for the upper few miles of class I/II. |
| Put-In | Normal Putin | 6,011 Feet | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles | |
| Take-Out | Tk Out | 5,876 Feet | No | No | Yes | All Vehicles |
Camps
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Permit
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Fishing
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