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El Malpais National Monument Area
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The El Malpais National Monument Area preserves 376.000 acres of lava beds, spatter cones, ice caves and a 17 mile lava tube system. Within the conservation area are Anasazi ruins, two wilderness areas and La Ventana, a large free-standing natural arch. Recreational opportunities include camping, hiking, bicycling and horseback riding; free back-country camping permits are available at the ranger station. Note: Use heavy footgear and extreme care when walking on the sharp lava. The Spanish did not call the region "Mal pais"- bad country unjustly. El Malpais East Ranger Station, 9 mi. south on Hwy 117.
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Location:
Grants Visitor Center, 620 E. Santa Fe Ave, Grants New Mexico 87020
Telephone
505-285-5406
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