The Rio Grande Gorge Visitor Center, in Pilar, seen coming from the north, on Hwy. 68.

TAOS BOX
10 AM

Meets at the Rio Grande Gorge Visitor Center

In Pilar, on Hwy 68, 30 minutes south of Taos, and one and a half hours north of Santa Fe. See directions from Santa Fe below.

Coodinates:

N 36* 16.077'

W 105* 47.314

 Note: If you are coming from the north for any other trip, continue for another 5+ miles to the County Line.

County Line meeting place, seen coming from the north

RIO GRANDE GORGE &
NO WAVE FLOAT
10:30 AM

RACECOURSE
9 AM & 1 PM

Meet at the County Line

Note: There is no street address for the County Line. Your GPS will not be able to find this meeting place unless you can input the following coordinates.

Coordinates:

N 36* 13.824'

W 105* 51.292'

From the north (Taos)

Take Hwy. 68 south from Taos. After descending to the river, you will see the Rio Grande Gorge Visitor Center to the left. This is NOT the meeting place. Continue for 5+ miles to the County Line, and park to the right after passing this sign: "County Line River Access" (see photo above). Park in the upper lot.

The village of Rinconada, coming from the south, on Hwy 68. After you pass through Rinconada, you have one mile to go to the County Line (see sign at left).

From the south (Santa Fe)

Leave Santa Fe on St. Francis Drive, heading north. It becomes Hwy. 84/285. Continue north to Espanola. The highway to Taos - Hwy 68 - begins at the first stop light in Espanola. Look for the sign that indicates "Junction North 68". Continue straight through Espanola. As you leave Espanola you will pass the Ohkay Casino, on your right. Note the mile markers and continue north to Mile 24, passing through Embudo and then Rinconada, at Mile 22. Pull into the lot on the left, opposite the "Taos County" sign. Minimum driving time from Santa Fe is one and a quarter hours.  Park in the upper lot.