Cactus Curiosities Guided Walk
El Malpais National Monument · New Mexico
Photo: NPS Photo
Next time
Saturday, Oct 10 · 9:30 AM
Local time at the park
About this program
Get to know some members of the family Cactaceae who live at El Malpais National Monument. Discover the awesome diversity of shapes, colors, and adaptations of these charismatic icons of the Southwest. What does tuna have to do with cactuses? Come and find out.
This walk will cover 1.5 miles at most. Dress in warm layers, bring sun protection, water, and your curiosity. Wear close-toed shoes to prevent injuries from prickly plants.
Location: Sandstone Bluffs Overlook parking, 19 miles south of Grants on Highway 117.
- Where to meet
- Sandstone Bluffs Overlook parking, 19 miles south of Grants on Highway 117
From the National Park Service.
Upcoming dates
- Saturday, Oct 109:30 AM
Schedule from the El Malpais National Monument, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
At the park that day
Weather
71° / 50°
scattered clouds · OpenWeather forecast
Sunset
6:44 PM
Saturday
