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Hazard NM Class II

Rock wier

Rio Chama - 05. Abiquiu Dam to confluence with Rio Grande (NM)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Rio Chama below Abiquiu DAM, NM Upstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 3,000.0 CFS

Flow range for best boatability uncertain. Please help your fellow boaters with a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Rock wier
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The stretch above is mostly class I with several sections of swifter water and riffles. At 5.45 mi, the second rock wier/ low-head dam of the run crosses here, diverting water to river left. It was run-able in the center at 700 cfs for kayaks, but be aware entrapment hazards may exist at any flow. Multiple logs and rocks make up a natural feature that is likely change.
Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
5.4 mi
Directions
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05. Abiquiu Dam to confluence with Rio Grande
Rio Chama
I-II 7.5 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater