Calderon Trail System Trailhead - Cibola County, NM
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member linkys
N 34° 58.182 W 108° 00.189
12S E 773612 N 3873785
Trail within El Malpais National Monument that leads to exploration of various volcanic areas.
Waymark Code: WM7QTT
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 11/24/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member condor1
Views: 3

NPS trail that leads past a lava tube cave, lava sinks, a bat cave, lava trench and a cinder cone. Large parking area is available at the trailhead. Interpretive signs and also a trail brochure are available.

Lava tube

Cave Junction Lava Tube

 

Bat Cave

Bat Cave Interpretive Sign

 

Cinder Cone

Cinder Cone

 

Trailhead/trail website: [Web Link]

Trail allowances or restrictions:
Signs warn that although dogs are allowed, due to the sharp nature of the lava and the possibility of injuring their feet, they should be closely controlled at all times.


Trail type: Natural surface, dirt, rock, cinders

Parking: Not Listed

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