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Valles Caldera To Lift Fire Restrictions

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By Compiled From N... - June 25th, 2022

A view of Valles Caldera from La Garita, Valles Caldera National Preserve / NPS - James Gunn

With improved fuel moisture levels and reduced fire danger, Valles Caldera National Preserve lifted Stage II and III fire restrictions at 9:00 am on Friday, June 24, 2022. As a result, most of the park will be open for exploring, including the full extent of its backcountry vehicle route.

The lands affected by the Cerro Pelado Fire will remain closed due to public health and safety risks posed by hazard trees and high potential for post-fire flooding. This includes Rabbit Mountain, Scooter Peak, and the Coyote Call and Rabbit Ridge trails.

Valles Caldera National Preserve is open daily. The main vehicle entrance and visitor facilities are open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, while the park can be visited from dawn to dusk through pedestrian pass-through gates. Locations of the gates can be found at nps.gov/vall/planyourvisit/hours.htm.

Ranger programs are offered most days of the week at 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm in the historic Baca Ranch Cabin District. For more information, visit nps.gov/vall/planyourvisit/ranger-led-activities.htm.

For up-to-date information about the park, please visit nps.gov/vall/planyourvisit/conditions.htm.

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