We all know that the Land of Enchantment is home to rich pieces of history, but a park in Capulin holds some of the most prehistoric sites in all of New Mexico. This easy, paved hike in Capulin Volcano National Monument will bring you up close and personal with the rim of an extinct volcano. There’s truly nothing like walking upon such a special piece of history, and the views are absolutely unbelievable. This trail is completely accessible, so everyone and anyone can enjoy this one-of-a-kind hike that you can only have in Capulin. Get ready to see and experience the hike of a lifetime on top of a real cinder cone volcano.
Welcome to Crater Rim Trail inside Capulin Volcano National Monument!
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This incredible monument serves to preserve this prehistoric extinct volcano.
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Crater Rim Trail is an easy 1-mile hike at the rim of the volcano.
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There’s a paved road that leads up to the rim of the volcano where you can park before taking on this simple, breathtaking trail.
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Once you make it up the short but steep incline, you’ll see some of the most breathtaking views in all of the Land of Enchantment.
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The extinct cinder cone volcano is part of the Raton-Clayton Volcanic Field, so upon the hike you will see pressure ridges, lava beds, and the Sierra Grande which is the largest shield volcano.
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From the top, you can even see all 5 surrounding states. There’s nowhere else to get a vantage point quite like this.
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For a truly unforgettable hike on the rim of a volcano, that everyone and anyone can access, you simply need to go take on Crater Rim Trail inside the Capulin Volcano National Monument.
M Frazier/AllTrails Address: 44 Volcano Road, Capulin, NM, 88414 For more information about hiking in Capulin Volcano National Monument, you can visit the National Park Service website right here.
Have you ever taken this simple but breathtaking hike? What did you think? We’d love to hear all about your hiking experiences in the comments, and don’t forget to then go share photos from your hiking adventures with us in our New Mexico Nature Lovers Facebook group, or tag us on Instagram by tagging #onlyinnewmexico for a chance to be featured.
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Nathan & Ashley Dame/AllTrails
Jennifer Burrill/AllTrails
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Robert Badgett/AllTrails
Jeremy Cook/AllTrails
Jeff Rogers/AllTrails
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Address: 44 Volcano Road, Capulin, NM, 88414 For more information about hiking in Capulin Volcano National Monument, you can visit the National Park Service website right here.
For another unbelievable hike in the Land of Enchantment, check out this easy hike that gives you up close views of ancient lava beds in Carrizozo.
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