El Malpais National Monument

Grants, NM

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Hiking, Caving, and Volcanoes! A National Park for the adventurer. - user review El Malpais is located about 20 miles south of Grants, New Mexico and is a National Monument that explores a region that was once home to an active volcano. The lterrain is now covered wi... tripadvisor.com No title - user review This was an incredible site to behold. The surrounding area is beautiful also. Well worth t... tripadvisor.com El Malpais National Monument, Grants, New Mexico The lava beds were produced from eruptions of several volcanoes up until about 800 years ago; they have since been gradually covered by scattered trees and bushes, making the vista slightly less impressive than for example the Sunset Crater region in Arizona, which is much more black, although large... americansouthwest.net El Malpais National Monument (U.S. National Park Service) El Malpais ranges in elevation from 6500 to 8300 ft. The weather in northwestern New Mexico is unpredictable and visitors should be prepared for all conditions throughout the year. Thunderstorms are a common occurrence during summer afternoons and lightning poses a hazard to hikers. Winter snowstorm... nps.gov El Malpais & El Morro National Monuments: Grants to El Morro A 43-mile paved highway past the lava flows and volcanoes of El Malpais National Monument to the inscriptions of El Morro National Monument. Much of this drive follows the edge of a strange landscape, the lava flow known as the Malpais, or bad land. Only a few thousand years ago, the most recent eru... trails.com El Malpais National Monument (Grants: service, rain, weather) - New Mexico (NM) - City-Data Forum That is a really beautiful area. I would love to go back again. We didn't hike or backpack, but did spend a couple of days around there and drove around quite a bit. The warnings we were given were regarding driving around on some of the roads during/after a rain. The weathered rock is extremely sli... city-data.com El Malpais National Monument xplore 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 diversity of life thriving in lava tu... usparks.about.com El Malpais National Monument El Malpais ranges in elevation from 6500 to 8300 ft. The weather in northwestern New Mexico is unpredictable and visitors should be prepared for all conditions throughout the year. Thunderstorms are a common occurrence during summer afternoons and lightning poses a hazard to hikers. Winter snowstorm... go-newmexico.com El Malpais National Monument \| Oh, Ranger! El Malpais National Monument encompasses a volcanic area holding many surprises. Lava flows, cinder cones, pressure ridges and complex lava tubes are just some of the natural wonders that highlight the landscape. Animals and plants thrive in the high desert environment of the monument. Prehistoric r... ohranger.com El Malpais National Monument El Malpais - the badlands in Spanish - is a spectacular volcanic area, partially formed as recently as 1000 years ago, featuring volcanoes and cinder cones, lava flows, ice caves, and the longest lava tube system in the United States. The area is also rich in ancient Pueblo Indian history and featur... nmculturaltreasures.org