A dramatic high-desert viewpoint offering sweeping vistas across the black lava flow and colorful Zuni Mountains, perfect for sunrise or sunset photography and understanding the scale of El Malpais's volcanic landscape.

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El Malpais NM (near Grants) Itineraries

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