National Preserve · New Mexico
Valles Caldera National Preserve
A 13-mile grassy supervolcano caldera
TypeNational Preserve
StateNew Mexico
Best seasonSummer & fall (elk rut)
Don’t missThe Valle Grande meadow
The grassy bowl of a collapsed supervolcano in the Jemez Mountains — a vast caldera of golden meadows, resurgent lava domes, and one of New Mexico’s great elk herds. Sunrise over the valle floor is unforgettable.
What to see
- Valle Grande
- Elk herds
- Redondo Peak
- Hot springs nearby
- Backcountry trails
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