Volcano Tour
Sunday, October 17, 2025
AT A GLANCE
What: Visit Black Mountain, Kilbourne's Hole, and Aden Crater.
When: October 17, 2025 (8;00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.)
Event Location: The volcanos are located between La Union, NM and Santa Teresa, NM west of the Mesilla Valley.
Meeting point: Meet at the Shell Station on the corner of I-10 and Transmountain Road at 8;00 a.m. we will depart at 8:30 a. m.
Hike length: The tour will last approximately 8 hours including driving time.
Level of difficulty: 3-Medium
Cost: Free (except for carpool money)
Leader: Luis Hernandez and John Sharp, 915-858-1386 and 915-329-7857, lhdez2007@att.net
Reservations required? Yes Maximum number of participants: 25
Bring: Bring plenty of water, hat, sturdy hiking boots, lunch, snacks. Also, need high clearance vehicles with full gas tanks or carpool.
Optional: Rock hammer, hand lens, collecting bag, and newspapers to wrap your specimens.
Kid friendly? Yes Pet friendly? Yes
This trip will focus on three well-known formations from the El Paso region’s relatively recent volcanic history. Learnabout these formations as well as the East Potrillo Mountains, Mts. Riley and Cox in the area west of El Paso. Not recommended for children under age 10.
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