Rio Grande Access
Rio Grande Access
Rio Grande Access provides a roadside boat launch near Alamosa for both flatwater and whitewater paddling on the Rio Grande.
The shallow gradient makes it ideal for beginners and those seeking flatwater rafting, though visitors should be aware that challenging Class III-IV rapids occur where the river enters New Mexico, requiring a canyon hike to bypass if desired.
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