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The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, locally known as the "Gorge Bridge" or the "High Bridge", is a steel deck arch bridge across the Rio Grande Gorge 10 miles (16 km) northwest of Taos, New Mexico, United States. Roughly 600 feet (180 m) above the Rio Grande, it is the tenth highest bridge in the United States.
The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge is a stunning steel structure that spans the 650-foot-deep gorge and the river below. Learn about its history, awards, and Hollywood appearances, and enjoy the walking trail along the rim of the gorge.
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge is only 20 minutes from Taos, so do visit, if you have time. The gorge is breathtaking and the best vistas are from the bridge. The walk on the bridge is very easy - good for all ages. The best spot to take great photos of the gorge is in the middle of the bridge.
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- US Highway 64 West, 87571, New Mexico
- Taos Junction Bridge and Orilla Verde. Camping l Picnicking l Fishing | Boating l Hiking l Wildlife Viewing | Biking l Petroglyphs l Solitude. Nestled along the banks of the mighty Río Grande, hundreds of feet deep inside the towering walls of the Gorge, Orilla Verde (“green banks”) straddles the river for several miles south of Taos Junction Bridge.
- Taos Valley Overlook. Biking l Hiking l Horseback Riding | Wildlife Viewing. The 2,600-acre Taos Valley Overlook sits on the rim of the Gorge above the Taos Junction Bridge and Orilla Verde.
- Rio Grande Gorge ”High Bridge” and West Rim Trail. Wildlife Viewing l Hiking | Mountain Biking l Local Arts & Crafts. The Río Grande Gorge Bridge, known locally as the “High Bridge,” is a massive steel arch crossing the Río Grande Gorge northwest of Taos.
- John Dunn Bridge Recreation Site. Hiking l Fishing l Picnicking | Rafting l Kayaking l Rock Climbing | Bird-watching l Hot Springs. John Dunn Bridge is one of only three river crossings in the national monument.
May 24, 2023 · Learn about the history, height, and beauty of the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, a steel deck arch bridge in New Mexico. Find out how to get there, where to park, and what to see from this stunning structure.
A 6 mile out-and-back hike along the ridge line of a 650 ft deep gorge near Taos, New Mexico. Enjoy scenic views, wildlife, and a converted bus selling desserts and hot chocolate at the rest area.
Explore the stunning scenery and diverse wildlife of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, which includes the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, the seventh highest bridge in the U.S. Learn about the geology, history and conservation of this area that straddles the Rio Grande Rift and the Taos Plateau.
