Activities in Taos
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Los Rios Anglers
- Taos, USA
- Activities › Fishing
Taos is ringed with stocked streams and lakes that draw adventuresome anglers (some choice spots require a rigorous hike to reach) and happy hooking, cutthroat and German brown trout. Many sites are within steps of your car door; some spots are fully wheelchair-accessible. You must have a license to take advantage of all the fish; check with local outfitter and tackle shop Los Rios Anglers for the scoop on this and good fishing spots. The company also runs a host of tailored guided trips – for beginners to experienced anglers – that take you to unspoiled private lands threaded with secret sparkling streams. Make reservations 48 hours in advance; day trips for one/two/t…
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Los Rios River Runners
- Taos, USA
- Activities › Rafting
The major summertime attraction is white-water rafting in the Taos Box, the steep-sided cliffs that frame the Rio Grande. Busloads of rafters from Santa Fe go up to Pilar, which can become a flurry of sunburned and screaming tourists. The best time to go is in May and June, when snowmelt keeps the rivers rapid, but it’s warm enough to enjoy the splash. In town, contact Los Rios River Runners, which runs trips for around $100. It also does half-day trips on the slightly less rabid Racecourse ($50) – make it more exciting by running it in an inflatable kayak where you’re the sole driver.
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Taos Mountain Outfitters
- Taos, USA
- Activities › Hiking
The huge Taos Mountain Outfitters rents and sells everything you need to get out and play. It also has loads of info on nearby hiking trails, ranging from easy day hikes to overnight backcountry trips, and alpine mountain trails along rivers to awesome hikes along and through the Rio Grande Gorge. Many hikes begin near the Taos Ski Valley, 20 miles north of town.
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Rio Grande Stables
Rio Grande Stables, on the road to the ski valley, offers one- to three-hour trips ($45 to $135), all-day rides (including one to the top of Wheeler Peak) and combination horseback/rafting/camping treks they’ll customize just for you. Rates start at $45 for one hour.
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Taos Ski Valley
With a peak elevation of 11,819ft and a 2612ft vertical drop, Taos Ski Valley offers some of the most challenging skiing in the US and yet remains low-key and relaxed. Once exclusive to skiers, the resort now allows snowboarders on its slopes.
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Historic Taos Trolley Tours
- Taos, USA
- Activities › Tour
Offers two different tours aboard red trolleys from the visitor center. One visits Taos Pueblo, San Francisco de Asis and the plaza (where they’ll also pick you up); the other takes in Millicent Rogers Museum and the Martinez Hacienda.
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Gearing Up Bicycle Shop
For mountain-biking info, trails maps and rentals, visit Gearing Up Bicycle Shop. It rents mountain and hybrid bikes ($10/35/125 per hour/day/week), full-suspension bikes ($50 per day) and road bikes ($45).
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Native Sons Adventures
Native Sons Adventures is a good source of information; it rents equipment and guides various trips.
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