Address: 46 Volcano, Capulin, NM 88414, USA
Phone: +15752782201
Sunday: 8AM–5PM
Monday: 8AM–5PM
Tuesday: 8AM–5PM
Wednesday: 8AM–5PM
Thursday: 8AM–5PM
Friday: 8AM–5PM
Saturday: 8AM–5PM
Richard Brooks
I definitely got my workout this day while walking the rim of the caldera. This was a wonderful little side adventure that I recommend to anyone that is happens to pass by. Driving up the side will give you all the thrills of a rollercoaster if your not the one driving. The view is just spectacular though. This offers a slightly gut different perspective compared to most mountain views. When you look out, most of the landscape is flat with the occasional older volcano breaking the landscape, and the Colorado plateau in the distance. The view is quite stunning. Also, who doesn’t like nature with a dash of SCIENCE! Most of the information is quite minimal, I wish they had more detail on cultural and volcanic information, but it was sufficient for people new to the concepts.
Jason Oneal
This is a lovely little park. I have come here a few times over the last 20 years. Cool geological formation from a rare type of volcano. From the rim trail, you cam look put and see old cinder cones, vents etc. Wonderful expansive views. This park can be done in a few hours if you are walking slowly, reading all the signs, visiting the center..... but isn't that the point? Entrance fee is a bit steep for the size of the park, but I get it. Still, really drives home the fact if you visit more than 4 federal parks a year, you are better off just getting an annual park pass.
Alan Courtemanche
It’s a nice easy drive to the top. Expect high winds. Really great views, but I don’t recommend hiking the rim in 60 mph winds. Inside the bottom of the crater was nice, but not the views for 50 miles
Dan Paxton
How often do you get to drive to the top of a volcano, get out and hike the rim or go down into the vent? Stunning views. Rocky mountains to the north and volcanoes and lava flows to the west. Staff at the center are awesome and very knowledgeable. Say hi and learn about the area.
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They are not allowed on the hike, but at the bottom areas and other hikes, if on a leash they are welcome.
It's a low crime volcano. Not necessary to be packin'
It is an old narrow road and steep road, not designed for modern traffic.
North to south migration usually starts in August, and the south to North migration starts beginning of March. Although the butterflies may stray from their migration path, this part of New Mexico is several hundred miles from the main path that they travel.
You can up to the visitor center. From there you can leave your trailer/rv in the rv parking area and take your tow/towed vehicle up.
I would definitely say they are closed if it has snow and ice on the roads. It is a very narrow road.
Not required on the trail but some people were wearing them. Just required in the visitor's center.
I'm sorry but I don't remember if there are any campsites nearby.
We were just there today, Thursday. I believe sign said open every day.
No camping in the site. Closest would be summerlan campgrounds.
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Google earth has the ability to show only volcanos, fault lines and more.
Click the address then let Google give you the directions.
The Night Sky Viewing area near the Visitor Center (large vehicle parking) is open all night for night sky viewing. No camping is allowed however. The Volcano Road is open to hiking and biking after 5pm in the summer, 4:30pm winter.
Allegedly once. We were not there to know for sure or how long but about 60k yrs ago.
You'd be best to call the park and ask. (575) 278-2201
The grade for the road isn't that bad, you might not want to drive up Pikes Peak. LOL How Senior? How reasonably fit? Not going to lie, the paths are lovely and well cared for, but wear good shoes, have good knees, and there are some places that the incline had my sciatica yelling (45 year old hiker with back issues).
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