Geology
Cibola County, NM
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
El Malpais Wilderness Study Area is non-contiguous BLM tracts of lava-flow country within the broader El Malpais National Conservation Area south of Grants. Access commonly uses Highway 53 trailheads such as the Zuni-Acoma Trail corridor. The basalt is sharp and demanding underfoot.
| Region | Cibola County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 34.9143, -108.0167 |
| ARPA | Cultural sites and artifacts are protected by federal law (ARPA/NHPA) — stay on established routes, touch and remove nothing, and follow the managing agency's and the affiliated tribe's guidance on access. |
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Plan ahead. Leave no trace. Verify current access before traveling.