Capulin Volcano National Monument
Volcano Top Access Closed to Vehicles over 26 feet long and to all Trailers — The Volcano top access is closed to all RVs, buses, attached pull trailers, or any other vehicle over 26 feet in length due to public safety concerns and limited parking. Trailer drop-off and RV/bus parking are available at the visitor center.
Bicycles and Pedestrians now allowed on Volcano Road — Capulin Volcano Highway is now a roadway shared by multiple users that include vehicles, hikers, bikers, walkers and runners. Dogs on a minimum 6-foot leash are also allowed on the roadway. Be watchful of others that are present on the highway. Follow the new traffic flow signs a Details ↗
Credit/Debit Card Only to pay entrance fees — Capulin Volcano only accepts credit/debit cards for entrance fees. Our cooperating association Park Store accepts cash, credit/debit cards, and checks. There are limited cash only entrance passes available through our cooperating association Park Store. Details ↗
Source: US National Park Service, refreshed several times a day.
Einführung
Das Capulin Volcano National Monument ist ein erloschener Vulkan im Nordosten von New Mexico. Reisende besuchen ihn, um die Wanderwege zu erkunden und die panoramischen Ausblicke auf das Raton-Clayton Vulkanfeld zu genießen, das über 100 Vulkankegel umfasst.
Das Monument bietet einen Einblick in vulkanische Aktivitäten und die Naturgeschichte der Region. Das Besucherzentrum bietet lehrreiche Ausstellungen, was es zu einem lohnenswerten Halt für diejenigen macht, die sich für Geologie und die einzigartige Landschaft der Gegend interessieren.
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Foto: NPS photo/ R. Richman