Capulin Volcano National Monument - Activities

Roads/Trails: The Volcano Road, which leads to the rim, is approximately two miles long. Trailers, towed vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians are prohibited because the road is narrow and has no shoulders. The road is closed after park hours. Snow, ice accumulation, and/or severe thunderstorms can also close the Volcano Road. Current road conditions are available by calling monument headquarters at 505-278-2201.

The Crater Rim Trail is one mile and the Crater Vent Trail is 0.2 miles. The Lava Flow Trail at the base of the volcano is one mile. Strollers are prohibited on the Rim and Vent trails and pets are prohibited on all park trails.

Programs/Activities: During the summer, 15-minute ranger programs are offered several times each day. Children six to twelve years of age may participate in the Junior Ranger program, an activity book that takes most children two to three hours to complete. Younger children may participate in the Lady Bug Hunt, a non-collecting scavenger hunt.