Los Rios River Runners is partnering with the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance for a river raft trip through the recently designated Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. Spend a full day on the river in the spectacular Rio Grande Gorge with walls rising to 1,500 feet. We will spend the morning in the gentle Orilla Verde section, flanked by green meadows. It’s mellow and peaceful, the perfect introduction to the gorgeous Rio Grande Gorge. After a riverside lunch, we head into the rollercoaster Class III rapids of the Racecourse. This will be an excellent trip for those who want to experience the thrill of whitewater, but ease gradually into it. After a morning getting comfortable with the paddle in your hand, you’ll feel ready to tackle the Narrows, Eye of the Needle, Sleeping Beauty and the finishing thrill of Souse Hole. This trip is not recommended for children 12 and under during high water conditions.