Length: 0.89 mi
Est. time: 30m
Gain: 351 ft
Loss: 351 ft
Max elev: 8,179 ft
Elevation profile
+351 ft gain · −351 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Top of the Volcano Parking (ParkingLot) · 20 accessible spaces
Capulin Volcano Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
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Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.