The Rio Guadalupe is a scenic trout stream located in the Jemez Mountains of northern New Mexico. This tributary to the Jemez River forms part of the Middle Rio Grande River system. Beginning at the confluence of Rio Cebolla and Rio de las Vacas at an elevation of 7,200 feet at Porter Landing, the river flows southward for approximately 13.4 miles through a series of box canyons and confined valleys before reaching a wider, lower gradient valley in its final 5 miles. It ultimately joins the Jemez River downstream of Gilman, NM at an elevation of 5,700 feet. The Rio Guadalupe's picturesque journey takes it through confined valleys and deep bedrock canyons, shaped by the geological features of the Nacimiento Uplift. These mountains were formed through a combination of uplift and volcanic activity, creating the distinctive landscapes through which the river flows.