Geology
Bernalillo County, NM
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
Largest of the three southern cones (JA, Black, Vulcan) in Petroglyph National Monument’s free Volcanoes Day Use Area on Albuquerque’s West Mesa. Loop trails sample cinder cones and basalt of the Albuquerque volcanic field with city views — geology-focused counterpart to the monument’s canyon petroglyph units.
| Region | Bernalillo County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 35.1415, -106.7719 |
| Feature | Cinder cone / Albuquerque volcanic field |
| Managed | NPS Petroglyph National Monument |
| Access | Paseo del Volcan day-use lot |
| Nearby | Petroglyph NM visitor center / Rio Grande |
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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