Trail down into the crater of Capulin Volcano lined by green, yellow, and red oak brush

Crater Vent Trail

Capulin Volcano National Monument

  • 10 - 30 minutes
  • 2 tour stops

Take a hike down to the vent that Capulin Volcano erupted from in the center of the crater! This short quarter mile trail descends 100 feet (around 30 meters) in elevation from the parking area at the top of the volcano down into the center of the crater.

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