{"id":13559,"date":"2022-04-10T05:10:48","date_gmt":"2022-04-10T05:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp.newmexicoriveradventures.com\/product\/la-junta-rafting\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T16:51:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T16:51:34","slug":"middle-taos-box-inflatable-kayaking","status":"publish","type":"trip","link":"https:\/\/www.newmexicoriveradventures.com\/middle-taos-box-inflatable-kayaking\/","title":{"rendered":"Middle Taos Box Inflatable Kayaking Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;bgForm insidebgForm insidebgFormToFix&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text][trip_acf_data][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;contentArea&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"no-autop\">[about_the_trip_title][about_the_trip_content]<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion active_section=&#8221;10&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Trip Highlights&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;trip-highlights&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hike into the rarely traveled Middle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmexicoriveradventures.com\/classic-taos-box-overnight\/\">Taos Box canyon<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Inflatable kayak through fun class 2 and 3 rapids<\/li>\n<li>Amazing wildlife and petroglyph sightings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Where to Meet&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;trip-details&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;trip-rio-widget&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Frequently asked questions&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;frequently-asked-questions&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;trip-faq-kayak-widget&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;REVIEWS&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;reviews&#8221;][vc_raw_html]JTVCd3ByZXZwcm9fdXNldGVtcGxhdGUlMjB0aWQlM0QlMjI1JTIyJTVE[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"no-autop\">[what_to_expect_title][what_to_expect_content]<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Only accessible by the 1 mile long hike down a beautiful trail in the Wild Rivers Recreation Area. The kayaks and gear are packed down by the group in lightweight backpacks to our put-in at the confluence with the Rio Grande and the Red River. The whitewater on this section is calm with one class III rapid. A wonderful opportunity to see interesting wildlife and visit some riverside archaeological sites. This is also a great section for inflatable kayaking. Paddle your own boat on this section with all the necessary training from your guide you can enjoy the Middle Taos Box trip from your own kayak. One of our most popular full day trips on the Rio Grande, this trip has it all and is a great experience for the whole family!<\/p>\n<h4>Middle Taos Box Inflatable Kayaking Trip Logistics<\/h4>\n<p>We start at our headquarters where you\u2019ll meet your guides for the day who will outfit you with all the gear necessary for the day on the river. At the headquarters, you\u2019ll find safe secure parking, clean restrooms, changing rooms, shaded picnic tables on our patio rooms and any last minute items you might have forgotten including sunscreen, water shoes, hats and much more. This is the perfect place to start your adventure.<\/p>\n<h4>Middle Taos Box Trip Guides<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmexicoriveradventures.com\/team\/\">Our guides are the best in the business,<\/a> focusing on safety and guest service as a top priority. All are extremely knowledgeable about the area\u2019s geology, ecology and history and just love being on the river. Many with experience on rivers all over the country and across the globe, I know you\u2019ll enjoy each one as much as we do and will certainly help to make your day on the river the best possible. 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