Classifications of Rivers For White Water Rafting Tours

Class I Class I rivers are meant for the beginners and the pleasure cruisers. They are the easiest ones that are quite safe for you and your family.
Class II If prepared for white water you should consider the Class II river rafting. It is considered as an elementary level of water rafting.
Class III The Class III white water river rafting includes intermediate level of impenetrability for fighting the strapping currents. White water rafting on Class III river will get you wet.
Class IV Once you are pretty comfortable with the white water rafting basics you are in Class IV. By now you know how to manage your raft and it will get you some of the exciting rapids that need skills to be professional.

Class V This class of rafting is an Expert Only level course. Only the keen rafters who can enjoy the challenge should go for Class V river rafting. It includes long span of treacherous rapids and loads of adventure.
Class VI Only for the hard-core and skilled white water rafters. The Class VI white water rafting includes massively treacherous routing passages rapids. It requires faultless skill from the whole group of rafters.

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White Water River Rafting

Paradise Creek Retreat offers easy access to some of the best rapids in the country for thrill-seekers and river explorers alike. Located between Taos and Red River, our secluded vacation cabins provide a peaceful New Mexico retreat for adventurers seeking to tackle New Mexico’s most challenging rapids!

From Novice to Expert
Since Northern New Mexico rivers range from easy beginner runs to treacherous adrenalin-pumping courses, you can expect good clean river rafting fun whether you are a beginner or an avid, hard-core rafter bent on adventure thrills. Rivers range from Class I (least difficult) to Class VI (expert). The following white water river rafting destinations are located within close proximity to Paradise Creek Retreat:

Taos Box (Class IV-V)
A deep chasm surrounded by steep red sandstone cliffs, the Taos Box is not for the faint of heart! After traveling over seventeen miles of challenging rapids, you will view the Rio Grande Gorge—a breathtaking sight which caps off the ultimate white water rafting experience!

Wild Rivers Recreation Area
At the Wild Rivers Recreation Area, you can indulge in numerous outdoor activities, including white water rafting. This wilderness area consists of several white water trails which appeal to both the beginner and the seasoned rafter:

Ute Mountain—Class II
Razorblades—Class IV+
Upper Box—Class V-VI
La Junta—Class III
Orilla Verde—Class II
Racecourse—Class III-IV

Red River (Class IV)
Located in the heart of the Southwest, Red River is a haven for skiers in the winter and an oasis for river rafters in the summer. Offering refreshing, challenging rapids, Red River is the place to awaken your spirit!

Paradise Creek Retreat is more than a base camp for adventurers who desire proximity to the ultimate river rafting courses! Our secluded cabins also provide quiet solace for busy people who wish to reconnect with Mother Nature.

Contact Paradise Creek Retreat to begin your
Northern New Mexico white water river rafting adventure today!