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Longest River Runs in New Mexico

The longest mapped river runs in New Mexico, ranked from 111 named reaches in the Paddling Hubs network. Reach lengths come from USGS hydrography, so these are real river miles, not estimates.

In this scope: 111 reaches · 782 mi

  1. Rio GrandeSouthwest Expeditions LLC.51.7 mi
  2. Jemez RiverQuiet Waters Paddling Adventures20.8 mi
  3. Rio ChamaNew Wave Rafting17.6 mi
  4. Rio PuercoWalking on Water Adventures17.1 mi
  5. Rio Ojo CalienteNew Wave Rafting15.9 mi
  6. Alamosa CreekZia Kayak Outfitters15.9 mi
  7. Galisteo CreekNew Mexico Kayak Instruction, Inc.15.6 mi
  8. Cuchillo Negro CreekZia Kayak Outfitters15.2 mi
  9. Rio RuidosoThe Dam House at Grindstone Lake14.8 mi
  10. Pecos RiverNew Mexico Kayak Instruction, Inc.12.4 mi
  11. El RitoNew Wave Rafting10.3 mi
  12. Tijeras ArroyoWalking on Water Adventures10.2 mi
  13. Santa Fe RiverNew Mexico Kayak Instruction, Inc.10 mi
  14. Sunshine CanalFar Flung Adventures9.9 mi
  15. Rio ChupaderoSanta Fe Rafting Co-Outfitters9.8 mi
  16. Cañada los ApachesWalking on Water Adventures9.8 mi
  17. Rio Pueblo de TaosFar Flung Adventures9.7 mi
  18. Palomas CreekZia Kayak Outfitters9.5 mi
  19. Percha CreekMarina Del Sur9.3 mi
  20. Rio BonitoThe Dam House at Grindstone Lake9 mi
  21. Moreno CreekFar Flung Adventures8.2 mi
  22. Arroyo Aguaje de la PetacaFar Flung Riverside8.2 mi
  23. Hells Canyon WashWalking on Water Adventures8.2 mi
  24. Rio Grande del RanchoLos Rios River Runners7.5 mi
  25. Rio en MedioSanta Fe Rafting Co-Outfitters7.3 mi

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