Kilbourne Hole Hike

Stand inside a volcanic maar crater. A 2-mile walk over sandy, rocky ground, looking at eruptions and mantle xenoliths. Date & Time: Sunday, Sep 27, 2026 | 9:00 AM Location: Kilbourne Hole, NM Meet-up Location: Love's Truck Stop, 2401 Airport Rd, Santa Teresa, NM 88008 This moderate walking tour (~2 miles) explores one of the Southwest’s most striking volcanic maar craters. Participants learn about volcanism, mantle xenoliths, and eruption processes while traversing sandy and rocky terrain. Ideal for teens and adults, this trip offers a rare opportunity to stand inside a volcanic feature and understand the forces that shaped it. In collaboration with the Association for Women Geoscientists Sun City Chapter. Distance: 2 miles Duration: ~3 hours Difficulty: Moderate Best for: All ages IMPORTANT: 4x4 is required for this trip. Carpooling will be available from the meet-up point. Requirements & What to Bring • 3-4 liters of water • Healthy snacks or energy bars • Hiking shoes or sturdy sneakers • Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses • Light jacket and small backpack Trip Lead: Brenna April Co-lead: Trinity Fushille For more info email [email protected]