Walk

Capulin Volcano National Monument

Capulin, New Mexico

Drive up a cinder cone to its rim and walk around the crater.

Cost
Paid
Booking
No need to book
Capulin Volcano National Monument
NPS staff · Public domain

A paved road spirals to the rim of an extinct volcano with views across four states. You can walk the rim loop or down into the crater. Great picnic stop.

Good to know

  • Check road opening times
  • Wind can be fierce on the rim
Getting there
Sealed spiral road, no long trailers
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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