Two birds with blue and rusty red bodies perch on a wooden fence post.

Birdwatching Walk

El Malpais National Monument

  • Oct 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM
  • Free
We'll learn about bird identification while enjoying a morning outdoors. Beginners and children are welcome on this guided walk, which will cover up to 2 miles of trail. The program will meet at the parking lot at the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) off of Highway 53. This location is normally gated and closed to the public, so please wait for a park ranger to let you in.

What to bring:
-Warm layers that can be easily shed as the morning gets warmer
-Water and snacks
-Binoculars (or borrow a pair of ours)

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Meet at the parking lot at the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) off of Highway 53, located between mile markers 63 and 64. If the gate is closed, please wait for a park ranger to let you in.

Latitude and Longitude 34.993046, -108.036804

Schedule

Date:

Oct 11, 2026

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

2 hours

Contact Information

El Malpais Visitor Center
505-876-2783
Contact Us

Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Hike
  • Talk
  • Walk
Tags: birding hike, birdwatching, guided hike