The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge near Taos is a stunning steel arch bridge offering vertigo-inducing views and epic photo ops over New Mexico's dramatic canyon.
"New Mexico's Grand Canyon 10 miles north of Taos (you head out of town and turn left at the "blinking light"), the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, recently renovated in 2012, will give you a dizzying sense of vertigo and the opportunity to take pictures that will make you look like you majored in photography. 565 feet above the river, the span is over 600 feet long. In the distance, Wheeler Peak, the highest mountain in New Mexico , stands over 4,000 meters tall. But the numbers fade away in the brilliance of high desert air, so dry that you swear your vision just improved, and given the spiritual vibes in Taos, may well just have."
"New Mexico's Grand Canyon 10 miles north of Taos (you head out of town and turn left at the "blinking light"), the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, recently renovated in 2012, will give you a dizzying sense of vertigo and the opportunity to take pictures that will make you look like you majored in photography. 565 feet above the river, the span is over 600 feet long. In the distance, Wheeler Peak, the highest mountain in New Mexico , stands over 4,000 meters tall. But the numbers fade away in the brilliance of high desert air, so dry that you swear your vision just improved, and given the spiritual vibes in Taos, may well just have."
Nice but crowded visitor center where you can park, visit restrooms, then walk out onto the bridge if you like. You can also get some good pics by staying off to the side and getting closer to the gorge proper.
Gary Galles
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Beautiful views, the canyon is well worth seeing. The rest area facilities are nice and clean. Parking can be tight on the weekends
Leif Fairfield
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Absolutely terrifying 🤯 The bridge is 650’ above the water. Locals told me that 20-30 local people jump every year. Yes, it’s a beautiful view but also a sacred and somber place.
Andy Novikov
Google
The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge is the second highest bridge on the U.S. Highway System and the fifth highest bridge in the United States. The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge is a 1,280-foot-long cantilever truss bridge. There is a sidewalk that goes across the gorge so you can stand directly in the middle of the bridge and look down. Not our first visit to this sight, but we love to go. Just a fantastic sight. Great, scenic vista from the bridge. Time of day to visit is important. The canyon is very deep, and in shadow unless the sun is almost directly overhead. We took some photos of the nice views here. We did not have a problem to park there. Would return again and recommend to others!
Hans-Peter Semmler
Google
The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge offers breathtaking views and is a remarkable engineering feat! It’s an ideal spot for a quick break or an extended picnic. The rest area is well-maintained and provides stunning views.
Loved it 🤩
Tom McKenzie
Google
Very pretty scene! The Gorge is very deep and majestic. The bridge is old and needs a painting. We also saw 3 big horn sheep! Be sure to pull off at the rest stop next to the bridge. There is also a walking trail.
NB
Google
Amazing site, similar to the Grand Canyon of Arizona! Located about 12 miles outside of Taos, this place is a must visit. Beautiful scenery as you walk along the 1/2 mile path from the parking lot to the edge of the canyon. Wear comfortable shoes as the road is a path and not paved.
Best to visit early morning or at sunset to get gorgeous sun views.
Avi Nardia
Google
Breath taking views, great walks, short hikes trails and best place for incredible photography. Bathrooms are clean near the free parking.