Valles Caldera National Preserve
New Mexico
🟢 🔴 hikes
$25
About 1.2 million years ago, a spectacular volcanic eruption created a 14-mile-wide circular depression in the earth now known as Valles Caldera. The preserve is known for its huge mountain meadows, abundant wildlife, and meandering streams. The area also preserves the homeland of ancestral native peoples and embraces a rich ranching history.
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Entrance fees
$25.00 — Entrance - Private Vehicle
$20.00 — Entrance - Motorcycle
$15.00 — Entrance - Per Person
Hours
Valle Grande Main Entrance is located at mile marker 39.2 along New Mexico Highway 4.
Conditions
Weather now: ☀️ Clear, 66°F
☀️ 78°/49°
☁️ 79°/52°
🌧️ 80°/52°
Things to do
Bike the Valle Grande Loop
Take a Scenic Drive through Valle Grande
🟢 Hike the Valle Grande Exploration Trail
Hike the South Valle Grande Trail
Hike the South Mountain Trail
Hike the Rabbit Ridge Trail
Hike the Rabbit Mountain Loop
🟢 Hike the Cabin District Interpretive Trail
Visitor centers
Volcano Discovery Center
Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.
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