Near Crater Vent Trail
A panorama of the gorgeous area that surrounds the volcano.
Near Crater Vent Trail
The trail heading up to the crest.
Near Crater Vent Trail
The view from the top is astounding.
Near Crater Vent Trail
A caterpillar on the volcanic rock.
Near Crater Vent Trail
A butterfly preparing for takeoff.

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Crater Vent Trail

3.3 (3 Ratings)
This is an awesome trail to the heart of Capulin.
0.1
mi
Distance
1
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFamily FriendlyWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Standard NPS regulations apply.

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.13mi
Distance
1ft
Elevation Gain
95ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
7,881ft
High Point
7,785ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail is pretty straightforward--follow the trail that starts in the parking lot down to the base. Then throw your gears in reverse to return home--it's that easy.

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