Albuquerque area, New Mexico
El Malpais National Monument
national monument in the United States
Park Free to visit
Park alerts right now
ClosureEl Calderon Trail closed for construction through November 2026
The El Calderon Trail and parking area are closed from August 2025 through November 2026 for a major improvement project. NPS Road 100 will remain open for local traffic only, and the Continental Divide Trail will remain open for CDT thru-hikers.
DetailsCautionNPS 300 Road Conditions
NPS 300 to Big Tubes is wet from ongoing rain. A high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicle is required to attempt this road. The road past Big Tubes is very rough and only accessible to high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicles.
DetailsFrom the National Park Service, updated nightly.
