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The Wild Rivers Recreation Area is part of the Río Grande del Norte National Monument, a great place to fully experience the magnificence of the 800-foot deep awe-inspiring Río Grande gorge. This deep canyon cuts into the mountain by the power of the Río Grande, which goes on to meet the Red River.
You can check the visitor’s center for more information, use a campground, picnic areas, a Backcountry Byway and check many scenic hiking trails. There are a few absolutely spectacular overlooks such as La Junta Point that will take your breath away. Watching the sun going down behind the mountains and turning the river deep in the gorge into a streak of gold is an unforgettable experience. Map
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