20-30 Minutes
Visit La Ventana Natural Arch
El Malpais National Monument
La Ventana Natural Arch is a beautiful natural arch formation located just off Highway 117 in El Malpais National Conservation Area.
Visit one of New Mexico's largest natural arches! Wind and water eroded away the softer parts of the sandstone cliff, leaving behind a spectacular arch tucked away in a small canyon. You can marvel at the arch from the parking area or take a short 1/4 mile walk up to the base of the arch. La Ventana Natural Arch is not technically a part of El Malpais National Monument. Instead, it is managed by the Bureau of Land Management as part of El Malpais National Conservation Area surrounding El Malpais National Monument. Overnight parking and camping are not allowed at La Ventana.
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Front-Country HikingArchesel malpais national monumentBureau of Land Managementarch formationgeologygeologic featureLa Ventana
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Duration
20-30 Minutes
Duration Details
La Ventana Natural Arch is a quick, easy stop.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day, Dawn, Dusk
Accessibility
La Ventana Natural Arch parking area is well paved with accessible parking spaces. The trail to the picnic shelters is paved and the picnic area offers wheelchair-accessible picnic tables. The trail to the arch is graveled and about 5 ft wide. The trail is mostly flat with a slight incline as you near the arch.
Pets
Yes — Pets must be leashed at all times.
Reservations
No
Location
La Ventana Natural Arch