Places To Go

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  Sites Along Highway 53

  Hike to the top of a cinder cone, journey to the depths of lava tube caves, and travel down a rugged backcountry road at sites off NM 53.

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  Sites Along Highway 117

  Take in panoramic views, marvel at incredible sandstone arches, and hike across the youngest lava flow at El Malpais at sites off NM 117.

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  Visitor Centers

  Plan your trip, pick up some souvenirs, and learn about the national monument at the El Malpais Visitor Center off I-40.

 

Enjoy a vast panorama of lava flows twisting below golden cliffs. Stand on the rim of an ancient cinder cone. Experience the stygian world of lava tube caves. Trek down a section of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.

Download our brochures to help you plan your visit, or stop by a visitor center for trail maps and brochures.