Capulin Volcano National Monument Tours

View from the top of Capulin Volcano, New Mexico #thatview
View from the top of Capulin Volcano, New Mexico #thatview
Cool stop dead volcano
This spectacular cinder come is made wonderfully accessible by a 1-mike rim trail with a 305’ elevation gain and astonishing views. This is looking NW at Mud Hill, a smaller horseshoe-shaped volcano that erupted around the same time as Capulin.

Reviews of Capulin Volcano National Monument

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The road up to the summit had gotten washed out and won't be fixed till next year

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Interesting stop along the way. Walked to crater of volcano and took photos and again at the top. Beautiful views and interesting history.

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Best Lodging Options Near Capulin Volcano National Monument

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Best Western Plus Raton Hotel

3 out of 5
473 Clayton Road Raton NM
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2.5 out of 5
1640 Cedar St Raton NM
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2.5 out of 5
533 Clayton Rd Raton NM
Quality Inn Raton, NM
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Super 8 by Wyndham Raton

2 out of 5
1610 Cedar St Raton NM
Super 8 by Wyndham Raton
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Casa Lemus

2.5 out of 5
350 Clayton Road Raton NM
Casa Lemus
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raton by IHG

2.5 out of 5
101 Card St Raton NM
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Raton by IHG
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Raton Pass Motor Inn

2.5 out of 5
308 Canyon Drive Raton NM
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Robin Hood Motel

Robin Hood Motel

2 out of 5
1354 S 2nd St Raton NM
Robin Hood Motel
Oasis Botique Motel

Oasis Botique Motel

2.5 out of 5
1445 S 2nd St Raton NM
Oasis Botique Motel
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