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Description. Just 17 minutes from Taos, you're driving along flatlands until you come across a steel bridge floating above a 650 ft deep gorge. Drive 12 miles west of Taos, New Mexico on US Hwy 64, and you'll drive directly onto the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge that spans 1,280 feet.
This breathtaking trail features incredible views of one of North America's most iconic rivers. This trail explores the rugged beauty of the Rio Grande Gorge, a narrow chasm carved by the river millions of years ago. Along the way, hikers will hike along cliffs and rocky outcrops with panoramic vistas of the Rio Grande far below.
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- Taos, New Mexico, United States
Apr 23, 2018 · There are literally hundreds of hiking trails with beautiful views, but perhaps none is as spectacular as the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge Trail, located west of Taos, New Mexico. Start with a walk across the towering bridge to marvel at the gorge below, then hike along the ridge lines for the best experience ever.
- Robin Mcclure
Jul 13, 2023 · Standing 600 feet tall, the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge is the 10th largest bridge in the U.S. As you hike south, you’ll be walking away from the region’s small miracle of engineering, the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge.
- 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.
Travel about 8 miles. Cross the bridge and the parking area is on the left. The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge in Taos is the second highest bridge on the U.S. Highway System. Its spectacular views make it a must-see in Taos!
3,696 reviews. #2 of 93 things to do in Taos. Bridges. Write a review. What people are saying. By Linenminnesota. “ Worth the stop! Oct 2022. Drove to the west side and there were paved parking spots, vendors, clean restrooms, picnic shelters and areas to vie... “ Beautiful Bridge with Great Views! Sep 2022. Beautiful views from both sides.
