タオス郡の峡谷・トップ6

Truly a beautiful place.

The River Trail parallels the Río Grande, connecting the La Junta Trail with the Little and Big Arsenic Trails, allowing you to make a number of different length loops in the amazing Wild Rivers Recreation Area. You get great views of the river and surrounding dramatic cliffs as you hike.

The Big Arsenic Springs Trail is a popular out-and-back trail located in the Wild Rivers Recreation Area of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. This trail starts at the rim of the mesa above the river, and drops quickly, descending about 600 feet down rocky, steep switchbacks to the Rio Grande. This 1.5 mile trail offers truly stunning views down the gorge as you hike. As you draw closer to the end of the trail keep an eye out for some ancient petroglyphs carved on the rocks above you. You can also link this trail with the River Trail if you wish to extend your hike.

Experience the mesmerizing Rio Grande Gorge Bridge overlook, treating your senses to unparalleled views of the majestic gorge. Soaring 650 feet above the river, this bridge stands as the second-highest on the U.S. Highway System and the fifth highest in the nation. Constructed in the 1960s, the limited funding at the time gave rise to its playful nickname, the "Bridge to Nowhere." Immerse yourself in the panoramic splendor of this iconic American landmark, a testament to both engineering prowess and natural beauty.

This spot, just a short distance from the main parking area and overlook, is a great place to take in the striking views of the Rio Grande Gorge and bridge away from some of the crowds closer to the parking area. This is an amazing spot to snap a few photos before continuing down the West Rim Trail.

The southern portion of the West Rim Trail leaves from either the West Rim Trailhead (South) or the Petaca Point Trailhead in the Orilla Verde Recreation Area in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. This great trail, which runs along the rim of the Rio Grande Gorge, links up to the Northern West Rim Trailhead by the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge and overlook. Along this entire relatively flat trail you get stunning views down into the gorge, across the mesa to the mountains to the north and west, and there are frequently herds of bighorn sheep and other animals along the trail for you to observe.

This spot, just a short distance from the main parking area and overlook, is a great place to take in the striking views of the Rio Grande Gorge and bridge away from some of the crowds closer to the parking area. This is an amazing spot to snap a few photos before continuing down the West Rim Trail.

From this spot on the Rift Valley Trail you get dramatic views across over the deep, steep valleys carved by the Rio Grande River and the mountains to the north. This is a great spot to pause and snap a few photos before continuing on your hike.