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Northern Lava canyon – Lava Bowl loop from Lava Falls Trail Parking

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United States

New Mexico

Cibola County

Northern Lava canyon – Lava Bowl loop from Lava Falls Trail Parking

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Northern Lava canyon – Lava Bowl loop from Lava Falls Trail Parking

00:26

1.67km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

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Parking

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19 m

Lava Falls Trailhead, El Malpaís National Monument

Highlight • Natural Monument

Excellent short loop trail that explores the young lava flow, with good info panels. The trail is cairned but very uneven. Good shoes recommended

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361 m

Northern Lava canyon

Highlight • Canyon

From the elevated position on the trail the view stretches north along a valley between two ridges of lava flow.

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819 m

Lava Bowl

Highlight • Volcano

Easy but uneven well marked 1-mile loop trail through the rugged most recent (2000 years young) lava. Early morning is best to see the colorful diversity of wildflowers that already …

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1.67 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.65 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.66 km

Elevation

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Northern Lava canyon

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