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Explore one of the highest bridges in United States rising over 565 feet above the Rio Grande River.
Completed in 1965, the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge is the seventh highest bridge in the United States. The design is a steel deck arch bridge than spans 1280 feet and sits 565 feet high. The bridge has sidewalks and viewpoints of the gorge on each side with parking at the Rio Grande Gorge Rest Area providing the best access. To photograph the bridge and gorge take the trail south of the rest area a short ways to one of the viewpoints along the rim.
Just outside the rest area you'll typically find vendors selling native american arts and goods. If you're lucky you might also see some of the bighorn sheep that live along the gorge.
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Kevin Abernethy
4/17/2019
Beautiful
If you are driving through I highly recommend stopping here, the gorge is beautiful, especially for a sunset or sunrise. There are plenty of ...
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Gabe Priestley
3/22/2017
Beautiful, unique, maybe you can see some rams
This is worth a stop if you are anywhere near the area. Walk across the bridge, walks along the gorge, anywhere you go is ...
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Sam Darling
1/23/2017
The bridge is great, but also check out the hiking trails around the gorge!
If you are just passing through Taos, definitely take advantage of this opportunity, but if you are in the area, there are so many ...
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Nick Garcia
12/9/2016
Gorgeous
We got the opportunity to walk the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge this summer and it was stunning. Make sure to bring some extra cash ...
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Bryan Seaton
8/22/2016
Beautiful Views
If your in the are it's definitely worth checking out. A short walk on the bridge provides stunning views of the gorge.
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