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Kilbourne Hole Volcanic Crater

  • Rudy's BBQ 6401 South Desert Boulevard El Paso, TX, 79932 United States (map)

Departure: 9AM meet at Rudy’s BBQ,BBQ restaraunt, 6401 S Desert Blvd, El Paso, TX 79912

Visit one of the Southwest’s most spectacular volcanic features! Kilbourne Hole is a maar crater formed by a powerful volcanic explosion thousands of years ago. Today it’s a National Natural Landmark and one of the best places to see mantle xenoliths (chunks of Earth’s mantle brought to the surface).

Difficulty: Moderate (uneven desert terrain, some hiking),Trip

Length: 6+ hours

Bring: Water, lunch, sturdy shoes, sun protection. Rock hammers optional.

High-clearance vehicles recommended — carpooling available.

Trip Leaders: Eddie Zuniga & Lance Robert

Contact: hlswrob@yahoo.com

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