more stats
4,823 ft
Distance
55 ft
Climb
-59 ft
Descent
00:30:30
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
7,103 ft
Altitude min
7,137 ft
Altitude max
7,110 ft
Altitude start
7,106 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-10.8%
Grade max
9.6%
Grade min
1,877 ft
Distance climb
1,818 ft
Distance down
1,129 ft
Distance flat
00:30:30
Avg time

Lava Falls Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    El Malpais National Conservation Area
    Grants, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #18769 in Hiking [+]
    • #169330 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #207 in Hiking · New Mexico [+]
    • #1,291 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions

The Lava Falls Trail is located on the youngest lava flow in the monument and the region. This area offers a chance to see many lava features including ropy pahoehoe (pronounced pah-HOY-hoy), squeeze-ups, and other geological curiosities. The trail is a rough 1 mile loop marked by cairns, or small rock piles.

Please be prepared before setting out on this or any other hike. Remember to look for the next cairn before leaving the one closest to you. Hiking here with your pets is not advised.

The trailhead has pit toilets and picnic tables.

source: https://www.nps.gov/
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lava Falls located?
      Lava Falls is located in El Malpais National Conservation Area, Grants, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the El Malpais National Conservation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.73655, -107.97624.
      ▼ How hard is Lava Falls?
      Lava Falls is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lava Falls?
      Lava Falls has 55 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 59 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,103 ft to 7,137 ft.
      ▼ Is Lava Falls a point to point trail?
      Lava Falls is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lava Falls?
      Lava Falls is 4,823 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lava Falls?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Lava Falls. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Lava Falls? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lava Falls are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Lava Falls?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to hike Lava Falls. The trail is 4,823 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lava Falls?
      Lava Falls is a very popular trail. There have been 17 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 19 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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