Valles Caldera Experience, Thursday, September 25, 2026

Valles Caldera Experience

Join your fellow Sitzmarkers for a private, ranger-guided program at Valles Caldera.

September 25^th

This will be a drive-up event.  Drive yourself or meet at Sandia Casino no later than 8:00 AM to carpool.  The trip takes approximately 1-1/2 hours using US Route 550 and NM Route 4.

First, check-in at the Welcome Center by 9:45 AM.  All visitors must have an entrance pass, either Standard, Annual, or America the Beautiful/Senior.

Next, we’ll meet at the new Volcano Discovery Center at 10:00 AM.

A ranger will lead a wildlife/wolf program.  Some easy hiking on trails will be required.  The program will last about 2 hours.  As an added attraction, the leaves should be turning around this time.

Afterwards, enjoy lunch at a table under the pines at the Volcano Discovery Center or get together with other Sitzmarkers for a meal at Los Ojos Restaurant & Saloon, the cowboy bar in Jemez Springs.

By the way, the Jemez Falls Campground/Picnic Area is currently closed.

Please RSVP to Jeff Yingling at [email protected] so a headcount may be given to the ranger.  Questions?  Contact Jeff.