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Roughly 60,000 years ago Capulin erupted.
The cooling cinders and 4 distinct lava flows that formed Capulin Volcano
produced a nearly perfectly-shaped cinder cone. The now long extinct
Capulin Volcano rises over 1000 feet above the surrounding northeastern
New Mexican landscape. This pine forested volcano provides habitat for
wildlife like mule deer, wild turkey, and black bear.
A 2-mile road spirals to the top of the volcano where paved trails descend
into the crater itself. Trails round its rim also allow visitors to
explore the volcano and take pleasure in bravura vistas of the surrounding
countryside.
The monument’s visitor center displays exhibits concerning the
geologic, natural and human history of Capulin Volcano. The Visitor
Center Auditorium runs a 10 minute long video which tells the story
of Capulin's eruption and provides information about the Raton-Clayton
Volcanic Field. There is also a picnic area with wheelchair accessible
restrooms and picnic tables. |
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