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Sight West of Taos

Rio Grande Gorge Bridge

A sight in West of Taos, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Sunset.

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Rio Grande Gorge Bridge in West of Taos
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Why go

Steel bridge 650 feet above the Rio Grande, among the highest in the US.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Taos, alongside 5 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Earthship Biotecture Visitor Center, 1.7 mi away as the crow flies. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
West of Taos
Price
Free
Time needed
30 min
Best time
Sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Taos, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Earthship Biotecture Visitor Center

    Self-guided tour of off-grid homes built from tires, bottles and earth.

    Sight · 1.7 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Millicent Rogers Museum

    Native American and Hispanic art collection in a hacienda-style house.

    Sight · 8.0 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Orlando's New Mexican Cafe

    Popular local New Mexican spot north of town with a fire-pit patio.

    Food · 9.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Harwood Museum of Art

    Art of the Taos Society and Agnes Martin's octagonal gallery.

    Sight · 9.9 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Adobe Bar at the Taos Inn

    'Living room of Taos' with margaritas and live music most nights.

    Drinks · 10 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Michael's Kitchen

    Diner and bakery known for big New Mexican breakfasts.

    Food · 10 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Rio Grande Gorge Bridge is a stop on our Northern New Mexico High Desert route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Taos

2 more curated sights in Taos. See the full Taos guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Taos run from 40°F in December to 86°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Rio Grande Gorge Bridge itself, we suggest: Sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Taos from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Taos weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Tres Piedras, NM 87517, USA
Coordinates
36.47622, -105.73305
Destination
Taos, New Mexico

Rio Grande Gorge Bridge: quick answers

How much time do you need at Rio Grande Gorge Bridge?

Plan on about 30 minutes at Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Rio Grande Gorge Bridge?

Our pick: Sunset.

Is Rio Grande Gorge Bridge free?

Yes, we list Rio Grande Gorge Bridge as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Rio Grande Gorge Bridge?

Rio Grande Gorge Bridge is at Tres Piedras, NM 87517, USA, in West of Taos. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Rio Grande Gorge Bridge?

Rio Grande Gorge Bridge appears on Northern New Mexico High Desert, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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