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El Malpais National Monument

Explore the diverse volcanology of lava flows and associated features dating from 115,000 to 2,000 years old. Photography, sightseeing and wildlife viewing opportunities abound. Hike along established routes or make your own way. Go underground and experience the diveristy of life thriving in lava tubes. Picnic or camp. The backcountry camper is virtually certain of isolation.

El Malpais means "the badlands" but contrary to its name this unique area holds many surprises, many of which researchers are now unraveling. This monument preserves 114,277 acres of which 109,260 acres are federal and 5,017 acres are private. Volcanic features such as lava flows, cinder cones, pressure ridges and complex lava tube systems dominate the landscape. Closer inspection reveals unique ecosystems with complex relationships. Sandstone bluffs and mesas border the eastern side, providing access to vast wilderness.

El Malpais National Monument
P.O. Box 939
Grants, NM
Phone: (505) 285-4641
Website:
www.nps.gov/elma/

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