Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway
El Malpais National Conservation Area, Cibola County, NM
Point-to-point trail in El Malpais National Conservation Area, Cibola County, NM. Hiking.
- Distance
- 22.5 mi (36.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 728 ft (222 m)
- Est. Time
- 7 hr 35 min
- High point
- 7,917 ft (2,413 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Questions about Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway
How long is Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway?
Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway is 22.5 mi (36.3 km) long. Most people take about 7 hr 35 min. It climbs 728 ft (222 m) in total, up to a high point of 7,917 ft (2,413 m).
How hard is Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway?
Best for Hiking. Surface: gravel.
Is this a good week for Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Chain of Craters Backcountry Byway
- Hole-In-The-Wall West Malpais Wilderness · Moderate · 10.5 mi (16.9 km)
- (two track trail) Cibola County · Easy · 3.8 mi (6.1 km)
- (two track trail) Cibola County · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- (two track trail) Cibola County · Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km)
- Lava Bomb Loop Trail El Malpais National Monument · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km)
- Lasso Trail El Malpais Wilderness Study Area · Easy · 2.3 mi (3.7 km)
- (two track trail) Cibola County · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Pack Trail El Malpais National Monument · Easy · 2.7 mi (4.4 km)
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