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El Malpais National Monument, Highway 53, 23 Miles South of Grants, Grants, NMMap
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  • thewanderingmeatball
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    Nice Hike

    Nice hike with a little elevation gain to the top of old volcano. Trail also takes you through some old lava fields and past a few caves. Well worth it.

    Reviewed on Jul 14, 2022
  • Mike5466
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    Imagining the forces that created this landscape

    340 feet of elevation gain gets you to the top of this 115,000-year-old volcanic cone. You can hike the 3.5-mile loop (rocky or sandy terrain – good shoes suggested) or the 5-mile loop along lava tre...

    Reviewed on Nov 26, 2020
  • khill72
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    Didn't do the whole trail

    I only had time for about 3/4 of a mile into the trail. It was flat and pretty easy. The plains were beautiful to see. The trail is lined with volcanic rock which was surprising to me. I saw double ...

    Reviewed on Oct 23, 2019
  • Cal N
    Cal N
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    Volcanic activity from a different millenium

    Not for casual viewers': ya' gotta' get of your car to appreciate this. Volcanic activity from a couple of centuries ago that will leave you impressed!

    Reviewed on Nov 17, 2018
  • Marcia-ABQ
    Marcia-ABQ
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    Not a single "boring" minute when hiking this trail.

    Truly a feast for the eyes. Terrain changes were delightful. Be sure to wear sturdy hiking shoes as you walk on ciders, volcano rocks, up and down, but trail is easy, well maintained and marked.

    Reviewed on Oct 21, 2018