Volcanoes

West Mesa Petroglyph   Piedras Marcadas   Boca Negra Canyon   Volcanoes Shooting Range

On the horizon of the West Mesa stand the remnants of five cinder cone volcanoes. Formed over 100,000 years ago, the volcanoes were the dynamic finale to a series of fissure eruptions that coated the surrounding landscape in a basalt caprock.

The park is managed by National Park Service . It offers shaded resting benches along the trail and a restroom. Park is open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Access

To access the volcanoes exit I-40 at Paseo del Vulcan (exit 149) and travel north 4.8 miles to park access.