Event
El Calderon Guided Hike
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Fee:
Free.Repeating Event
Days:
Every day
Dates:
November 11, 2023 to November 12, 2023
Time:
10:30 AM
Duration:
3 hours
Type of Event
Hike
Talk
Walk
Description
Join a park ranger at the El Calderon Trailhead to learn more about the fascinating geology and ecology of El Malpais' oldest lava flow! See lava tube caves, beautiful grasslands, old forests, and a cinder cone volcano along this 3-mile guided hike.
Where: Meet at the El Calderon Trailhead located 20 miles south of Grants, NM on Highway 53.
When: This hike starts at 10:30 AM at the El Calderon Trailhead. The guided portion of this hike will take approximately 2 hours but allow another hour to explore the rest of the trail on your own.
Trail Details: El Calderon is a moderately difficult trail with an elevation gain of approximately 300 feet. Most of the trail is gravel with some short stretches of cinder and lava rock. The portion of the trail that this guided hike will follow is about 3 miles long, but there is an optional 5-mile loop that will be available after the guided portion of the hike finishes.
What to Bring:
• Comfortable hiking boots
• Warm clothes
• Water
• Snacks
• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Comfortable hiking boots
• Warm clothes
• Water
• Snacks
• Sunscreen
• Hat
Questions? Contact the El Malpais Visitor Center at 505-876-2783.
Reservation or Registration: No
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