시볼라 카운티 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

This spot on the Continental Divide Trail is an excellent turnaround spot for a day hike. The views from here are of Mount Taylor and the rest of the San Mateo Mountains. There is a post here with a small bell to ring before heading back to the car or pushing on further.

This is a great area to park the car if you are planning on hiking up to La Mosca Lookout Tower or Mount Taylor (or both). Most cars can make it to this spot on the road, but 4wd is the safest option. If you aren't here for the walk, this road will take you all the way up to the La Mosca Tower, but you will definitely need 4wd and high-clearance to get that far. There are also numerous pull-offs on the way up the road if you ever feel like parking the car early and getting in more walking.

The peak of Mount Taylor sits atop the area being the tallest mountain in Cibola National Forest and San Mateo Mountains. This dormant stratovolcano has a visitors log at the top; read through the entries of prior summiteers and have a snack before making your way back to the car. Be observant of the weather, as spring and summer can often bring afternoon storms.

Take a pitstop on your way to the bluffs to view this small collection of ruins directly off the side of the access road. These ruins are believed to have been an old, attempted homestead built in the 1830's during the Great Depression. There are a few different small ruins that can be found around this area.

This unique area is one of very few official overlooks available within El Malpais National Monument. The viewing area offers sights of Mount Taylor and canyon walls and rocks. The sandstone surrounding this area is Dakota Sandstone and offers a stable surface for standing, with there being some picnic tables and and vault toilets also near this feature.