The richly diverse volcanic landscape of El Malpais (el-mal-pie-EES) offers solitude, recreation, and adventure. Explore incredible geologic features such as lava flows, cinder cones, lava tube caves, and sandstone bluffs. While some may see a desolate environment, people have been adapting to and living in this extraordinary terrain for generations. Come visit the land of frozen fire!
Sandstone Bluffs Overlook
Sandstone Bluffs Overlook offers a beautiful view over the vast volcanic landscape of El Malpais.
Wildflowers on the El Calderon Trail
Enjoy a stroll along the El Calderon Trail to view beautiful wildflowers in summer.
Sandstone Bluffs Overlook
A vast expanse of lava fields as seen from Sandstone Bluffs Overlook
View from El Calderon
A hike to the top of El Calderon cinder cone offers one a view of the entire monument.
Lava Tube Cave
Explore lava tube caving at El Malpais National Monument