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Rapid NM Class I

The Great Calm

Rio Grande - 03. Chiflo Campground to Little Arsenic Trail (NM)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Rio Grande near Cerro, NM Upstream Primary
Runnable: 300.0 – 3,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
The Great Calm
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Great Calm is a deceptively flat stretch of the Rio Grande with minimal technical challenges, offering paddlers a rare moment of respite between more turbulent sections. Despite its Class I rating, careful navigation is still required to avoid scattered mid-channel rocks and potential shallow areas during low water conditions.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class I
Mile Marker
4.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
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03. Chiflo Campground to Little Arsenic Trail
Rio Grande
V 7.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater