National Preserve · NM
Valles Caldera National Preserve is partially closed.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
About 1.2 million years ago, a spectacular volcanic eruption created a 14-mile-wide circular depression in the earth now known as Valles Caldera.
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About 1.2 million years ago, a spectacular volcanic eruption created a 14-mile-wide circular depression in the earth now known as Valles Caldera. The preserve is known for its huge mountain meadows, abundant wildlife, and meandering streams. The area also preserves the homeland of ancestral native peoples and embraces a rich ranching history.
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We derive Valles Caldera National Preserve's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Trail closure for pipeline restoration project Full method: how we check park status.