 | Redondo Peak and the snowcovered floor of Valles Caldera (photographer unknown) <click to enlarge> |
Valles Caldera
11561 ft (3524 m) . |
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| Location: | Northern New Mexico, 35 miles (60 km) NW of Santa Fe | ||||
| Lat / Long: | 35.9° N, 106.6° W | ||||
| Volcanic Type: | Ash flow caldera and lava domes | ||||
| Volcanic Status: | Active (fumaroles) | ||||
| First Ascent: | Unknown, probably Native American | ||||
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| Skiable Vertical: | over 3000 ft (900 m) | ||||
| Lift Served Vertical: | 1400 ft (400 m) on Pajarito Mountain | ||||
| Administration: | Valles Caldera National Preserve | ||||
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Valles Caldera . . .
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Some useful links: Global Volcanism Program: Valles Caldera Volcanoes of New Mexico Valles Caldera National Preserve (official page) Valles Caldera (unofficial page, lots of info & photos) Pajarito Mountain Ski Area Los Alamos National Laboratory |
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| Topographic map of the Valles Caldera (1:250,000 scale) from USGS Albuquerque and Aztec, showing the caldera rim and the two resurgent domes <click to enlarge> |
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More photos and info about routes, access, etc. may be added in the future ... |
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