Capulin, New Mexico: Drive to Rim of Volcano
Although extinct for centuries, the Capulin Volcano has a parking lot at its rim, and a trail that leads down into its mouth. Hope it stays extinct....
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The price is now $15 per car, but still worth the stop. Very steep trails.
[Jamie Rinne, 02/08/2018]The visitor center is currently closed for updating. There is a temporary building being used until the renovation is completed so the educational video is unavailable. There is a cost of $7 per vehicle to drive up the volcano. The hike to the center is .2 miles the hike around the rim is 1 mile. We find it a fun way to stretch our legs.
[Twinplets, 03/16/2017]Beautiful scenery! Bring your binoculars for a chance sighting of mule deer on the side of the crater.
[Jamee, 10/05/2016]
Capulin Volcano is worth taking note of as you drive by. If you have time there's a paved road that spirals around the volcano, and visitors can drive up to a parking lot at the rim. Hiking trails circle the rim as well as lead down into the mouth of the volcano. The visitor center features exhibits about the volcano and the area's geology, natural and cultural history, and offers educational programs about volcanoes. There is also a video presentation about the volcano.
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Drive to Rim of Volcano
Capulin Volcano National Monument
- Address:
- Hwy 325, Capulin, NM
- Directions:
- Capulin Volcano National Monument. Nine miles west of Des Moines on US Hwy 64/87, between mileposts 377 and 378. From US Hwy 64/87 turn north onto Hwy 325. Drive three miles. Turn right onto the crater rim drive.
- Admission:
- $20 per vehicle.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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Visitors drive up to the parking lot at the rim of the extinct volcano, then can walk the trails down into it.