Date & Time: Sunday, April 12, 2026 · Time 9AM

Location: Kilbourne Hole, NM

Meet-up Location: Love’s Truck Stop at 2401 Airport Rd. Santa Teresa, NM 88008

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).

Distance: ~1 mile

Duration: ~2–3 hours

Difficulty: Moderate

Best for: All ages

Bring: Walking shoes, water, sun protection

Trip Leader: Brenna April, Co-Lead: Trinity Fushille, Contact: btapril@miners.utep.edu