A short, easy hike to New Mexico's second-largest natural arch. If
you are in the area, make the short stop needed to see the arch.
La Ventana Arch
A short, easy hike to New Mexico's second-largest natural arch. If
you are in the area, make the short stop needed to see the arch.
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Hike data:
| Controlling agency: | El Malpais National Conservation Area | ||||||||
| Location in the state: | West-central; Cebolla Wilderness | ||||||||
| Trailhead waypoint(s): | LAVNTH | ||||||||
| Elevation: |
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| Elevation gain/loss: | 19 ft; 6 m | ||||||||
| Length: | 1312 ft; 400 m. | ||||||||
| How long it took us (HH:MM): | 00:20. | ||||||||
| Cleanliness: | 9/10 | ||||||||
| Trail usage: | 0.00 people/hour. The arch is popular. However it takes so little time to hike that you will likely not see anybody else except on busy weekends. | ||||||||
| Trail Condition: | Wide, gentle, and easy. | ||||||||
| Fee: | $0.00. | ||||||||
| When we hiked it: | 2000-09-17. | ||||||||
| Trailhead facilities: | Trash cans. | ||||||||
| Special features of the hike: | Scenery, geology. | ||||||||
| When to hike: | All year. I would expect snow to be a problem only right after a snowstorm; if you can drive the road, the trail is probably OK. |
Maps:
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Getting to the trailhead:
| From I-40, take exit 89 at NM 117. Head south to mile marker 39 (about 17.4 miles), where the turnoff to the parking area for the trailhead is. |
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The hike:
 | Starting from the trailhead, follow the paved trail out to a sign
talking about the formation of the arch. From here, the trail turns to
dirt, but remains easy to follow. A few more minutes of walking and you
are as close as you can get to the arch (GPS: LAVTAR N 34.869833 W 107.889540). The view
from this closest point is what you see pictured here.
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Plants we saw along the trail:
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