Geology
Cibola County, NM
Approximate location — plotted from published sources, not a site visit, and not a guarantee of access.
West Malpais Wilderness protects about 39,500 acres of mostly flat lava flows south of Grants inside El Malpais National Conservation Area. Hole-in-the-Wall trails from County Road 42 are the main hiking routes into kipukas and basalt. Walking is open, slow, and remote.
| Region | Cibola County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates (approx.) | 34.8036, -108.1000 |
| 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.