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Rio Grande Gorge Bridge


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 42 attractions in Taos
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Attraction type: Bridge
Address: US 64, 10 miles west of Taos Taos, NM

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5 of 5 stars
MJfromNJ   16 contributions
Long Island, NY
Aug 6, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

A friend from New Mexico drove us out here and we were just blown away. You park your car on the side of the road and walk out onto the bridge -- no fees, no lines, no gift shop from what I could see (but I think there was a little info center). Walk out onto the center of the... more

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4 of 5 stars
SeminarTrekker   1,131 contributions
Sacramento Valley
May 18, 2009
4
people found this review helpful

Our visit was in April 09'. I must admit we were underwhemled by Taos and Santa Fe. Coming from the West Coast and Pacific Northwest, we are a bit spoiled. Downtown Taos looked like a tourist trap. A Globe Trekker program on the Southwest did not have to say nice things about Santa Fe and now after visiting both Taos... more

WOW!
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5 of 5 stars
catsforkids   41 contributions
catsforkids
Apr 23, 2009
3
people found this review helpful

You have to walk the bridge to experience it. Even if you are not afraid of heights, it makes your tummy tingle...especially when a semi goes by and the bridge moves! Rafters were on the river far below and were barely visible even with our telephoto lens! If you go to Taos, this is a must-do. more

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4 of 5 stars
jackpine2   23 contributions
pueblo,co
Oct 29, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

my wife and I were certainly struck with the vists/views especially from the bench .5 mile on the trail which takes off from the restroom side of the gorge..tho the restrooms were clean and views great.. but we were disappointed that at no point was there any description of the the bride or the work which went into making it..as... more

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5 of 5 stars
BrunoAP   100 contributions
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Sep 24, 2008

A short drive north and west of Taos this bridge is a unique place to see. At 650 ft above and 1200 ft long the Rio Grande Gorge below seem like a photo. You will even feel the bridge move slightly in high winds and vibrate as traffic passes over. Walking across from either end you will get great photos... more

Stunning
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5 of 5 stars
Strigs8   42 contributions
Tampa, FL
Sep 21, 2008

Totally worth the 10 minute drive out of Taos to see this. It is stunning. more

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4 of 5 stars
FlipperGirl   83 contributions
SoCAL
Jul 17, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

I wouldn't necessarily say the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge is a world class destination, but it certainly isn't something you can see much in your lifetime -- well, I guess, unless you live on one side of it and work on the other :-). Although, it has been called the bridge to nowhere. It's worth the trip to drive over... more

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5 of 5 stars
photoguy66degrees   413 contributions
Huntington Beach, California
Dec 10, 2007
4
people found this review helpful

The Rio Grande Gorge and Bridge were a planned destination for my wife and I on a recent side trip to Taos from a primarly visit to Santa Fe. I was able to get excellent images of the gorge, the bridge and the snow capped mountains in the distance, from a small ledge adjacent to the parking area. A beautiful... more

A must see
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5 of 5 stars
lainetraveler   4 contributions
Oakland, California
Oct 18, 2007
3
people found this review helpful

I am so glad that we stopped! I was brave enough to walk out to the middle of the bridge, a companion of our was not. I have to warn you when you walk out and trucks or RV's go by the bridge shakes. Have fun! more

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5 of 5 stars
choneylafayette   1 contribution
Lafayette, LA
Jun 1, 2006
13
people found this review helpful

Wow, what an experience! We stayed in Santa Fe and took a day trip to Taos. We stopped at Taos Pueblo which I highly recommend. Then we drove to Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. Driving over the bridge was breathtaking enough, but then we decided to walk over the bridge to get the best photos. It was hard to look over... more

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US 64, 10 miles west of Taos, Taos, NM