Native Sons Adventures Snowmobile, Mountain Bike and Raft Trips
July 30, 2010

Mountain Bike Tours

Rio Grande del Rancho Pit House Bike Tour

Come to where the original dwellers of the Taos Valley lived. This area is Famous for the pit houses and pueblo¹s of the first Native Americans to settle in the Taos Valley. An upper end intermediate ride that travels through terrain ranging from sagebrush to ponderosa pine and aspen groves. Departing daily from Native Sons Adventures at 8:30 and 12:30.

Pricing
$45.00 per person


West Rim Box Overlook Bike Tour

This scenic mountain Bike Tour parallels the famous “Taos Box” River section of the Rio Grande Gorge. The West Rim trail is an intermediate ride with many places to view the rapids. This area is rich in wildlife especially birds of prey such as Bald and Golden Eagles, Peregrine Falcons and Red Tailed Hawks. This ride is approximately 12 miles and ends with a decent into the gorge and refreshments by the river. Tour includes a Diamondback suspension mountain bike, helmet, guide, water bottle, transportation to gorge and back to Taos, and Snack. Departing daily from Native Sons Adventures Office at 8:00 am

Duration
3 hours

Restrictions
Minimum rider height requirement of 5 feet.
Recommended minimum age 12

Pricing
July/August Special! $55 per person

 

Mountain Bike & Raft Tour

This combination pedal to padle tour combines the West Rim Box Overlook Bike Tour and the half day Racecourse rafting trip. This tour is the perfect way Experience the best of the Rio Grande Gorge. The tour begins with 12 miles of intermediate mountain biking and spectacular views of the mountains and gorge. After a picturesque decent to the Rio Grande River for lunch, you’ll grab your paddle and tackle the 6 miles of whitewater adventure waiting downstream.

Season~ April 22nd-September 30

Duration
6-8 hours

Restrictions
Riders should be at least 5 ft tall, and 12 yrs of age

Pricing
$114 pp + tax

BIKING includes: Transportation, Guide, Suspension Mountain Bike, Helmet, Bottled Water, Lunch.
RAFTING includes: Transportation, Guide, Boat, Rafting Gear, and fun

 

South Boundary Trail Shuttle Service

Daily shuttle services from the Native Sons office in town to the South Boundary Trail #164, about a 45 minute drive through the Village of Angel Fire and up Forest Road #76.

Running daily through the month of October starting at 8:00am.

Shuttle can take up to 10 riders.

Diamond Back Suspension Bikes also available for rental @ $25 per day, helmets @ $5 per day

Pricing
$25 per person or a minimum of $140

 

Custom Tours

Call (800) 753-7559 or email nsac@newmex.com to inquire about custom half-day tours.

Specializing in guided raft trips and mountain bike tours of Northern New Mexico.
Rio Grande Gorge Video

Carson National Forest Bureau of Land Management
As featured in
National Geographic Adventures
Current Conditions
River Levels

Rio Grande below Taos Jct Bridge: 286 cfs
Updated 07.30.10 - 8:00 pm

Taos Weather

Reported at Taos Municipal Airport at 8:57 PM

Currently: Mostly cloudy, 62 F (17 C) [Lightning observed]
Wind: from the N (010 degrees) at 13 MPH (11 KT)
Barometer: 30.25 in. Hg (1024 hPa)
Relative Humidity: 82%


Native Sons Adventures | Location: 1203 King Drive | Mailing: PO Box 1001 | Taos, NM 87571
800-753-7559 | 575-758-9342

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