Viewpoint

Rio Grande Gorge Bridge

Taos, New Mexico

Bridge more than 600 feet above the river, with a pedestrian walkway and rest area.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
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A steel bridge crosses a deep basalt gorge west of Taos. You can walk partway along it for vertigo-inducing views down to the Rio Grande. Free rest area on one side.

Good to know

  • Bighorn sheep sometimes visible near the river
  • Windy, hold on to hats
Getting there
Sealed US 64, big car park
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets

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