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All programs are free and do not require reservations. Outdoor programs are weather dependent.
Take a hike on the Lava Falls Trail.
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Lava Falls Hike
Friday, July 3
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Lava Falls Trailhead, 36 miles south of Grants on Highway 117. From exit 89 on Interstate 40, head south on Highway 117, and turn just past mile marker 28.
Come hike with a ranger to discover the story behind a land of stunning lava features, intriguing plants, and hidden water on New Mexico's youngest lava flow. The hike consists of a 1.1-mile loop trail marked by rock cairns. The entire hike is on young lava rock. Most of the flow is smooth, but there is some stepping up and down required. Bring comfortable hiking boots, layered clothes, and water.
Birdwatching Hike
Saturday, July 4
9:00 - 11:00 am
Location: The Narrows Rim Trailhead, located 29 miles south of Grants on Highway 117. From exit 89 on Interstate 40, head south on Highway 117, and turn at mile marker 35. Meet at the Narrows Picnic Area kiosk.
Join some bird nerds to look and listen for our feathered friends. We'll learn about bird identification while enjoying a morning outdoors. Please wear sun protection and bring water and snacks. Bring a pair of binoculars, if possible, otherwise, some pairs will be available to borrow. Hike will cover about 3 miles roundtrip.
Zuni-Acoma Trail Guided Hike
Sunday, July 5
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Zuni-Acoma West Trailhead, 17 miles south of Grants on Highway 53. From exit 81 on Interstate 40, head south on Highway 53, and turn just past mile marker 70. *Please note the Zuni-Acoma Trail has a second trailhead located on Highway 117. Be sure to go to the west (Highway 53) trailhead.
Take a guided hike with a ranger and discover the hidden life, diversity, and resilience thriving on the Twin Craters lava flow. The first part of the hike is through grassland along a dirt trail. Eventually, the trail turns into a cairn-marked route across rubbly lava flows with loose rocks. The guided portion of the hike will cover about the first 1.5 - 2 miles of the trail and return to the parking area along the same route. Bring comfortable hiking boots, weather appropriate clothing, water, snacks, sunscreen, and a hat.
