Amazing scenery. Spectacular views and highly recommend. Definitely worth a visit. Had a wonderful time exploring this park. Full review by Daydream821715
May 12, 2024
Did the tail in El Calderon. Trail was NOT well marked at times when you get to back (near the cinder cone). On way back, walked on dirt road. Some scenery but overall, not a lot to see based on l… Full review by jeff77664
Apr 17, 2024
The road to many hikes is off exit 89 off Interstate 40. We hiked on Narrows Trail, which was beautiful. We also recommend a stop at Visitor Center off exit 85. Excellent short video that explains t… Full review by Ed S
It's not a clear cut answer from visiting the website(s) and you should probably call. El Malpais is divided between NPS and BLM so there may be different rules in the two areas.
My girlfriend and I will be road-tripping from NM to AZ next week and hitting NPS sites along the way. We've currently only got a couple hours budgeted to El Malpais NM. Any recommendations on what to do for 3 hours? Should we adjust our plans to stay longer? Really want to make sure we experience the true beauty of the park. Thanks!
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I agree with JerryH990. 3 hours should be enough to tour the monument. As Jerry said, the Lava hike is very interesting, but the footing is very uneven and you need to be careful to …
I agree with JerryH990. 3 hours should be enough to tour the monument. As Jerry said, the Lava hike is very interesting, but the footing is very uneven and you need to be careful to follow the trail markers. Good hiking shoes or boots and maybe a hiking stick should be all you need. Worth the time.
After visiting the monument (just South of Grants off I-40, as previously answered) drive south to Quemado on NM-117m. Beautiful road. Then go East on US-60 to Pie Town for, …
After visiting the monument (just South of Grants off I-40, as previously answered) drive south to Quemado on NM-117m. Beautiful road. Then go East on US-60 to Pie Town for, what else? PIE!
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Where are the Ice Caves and Bandera Crater?
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Although these features are within the monument's legislated boundary, they are privately owned and operated. Visit www.icecaves.com for more information on this area.
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