Small basalt shield volcano and collapse crater on the west side of the Aden Lava Flow Wilderness (BLM), part of the Potrillo volcanic field ~25 miles southwest of Las Cruces. Public desert hiking to a classic bowl crater amid aa/pahoehoe flows and sand-sheet country—primitive access, no facilities.
Field facts
| Region | Doña Ana County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.0695, -107.0581 |
| Feature | Shield volcano / collapse crater |
| Unit | Aden Lava Flow Wilderness (BLM) |
| Access | Dirt county roads from I-10 west of Las Cruces |
| Fee | Free (BLM public land) |
| Managing agency | BLM Las Cruces District |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Rec areaAden Lava Flow Wilderness4.2 km away
- Rec areaAden Lava Flow Wilderness Study Area8.1 km away
- Rec areaAden Hills Off-Highway Vehicle Area13.8 km away
- Point of interestKilbourne Hole Volcanic Crater Nnl14 km away
- Rec areaKilbourne Hole Volcanic Crater15 km away
- Point of interestAden Hills15.4 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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