Iconic ~7,785 ft basalt volcanic plug—the largest of the Rio Puerco necks—rising more than 1,100 ft above the valley floor northwest of Albuquerque. Classic columnar-jointed plug from Mt. Taylor–field volcanism (~2.6 Ma), managed as BLM Cabezon Wilderness Study Area with a scramble route from the west-side trailhead parking.
Field facts
| Region | Sandoval County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 35.5991, -107.0955 |
| Elevation | 7,785+ ft |
| Type | Volcanic plug / WSA |
| Age | ~2.6 million years |
| Manager | BLM Rio Puerco Field Office |
Nearby locations
Nearby amenities
- Rec areaCabezon Wilderness Study Area1.6 km away
- Rec areaGuadalupe Ruin9.6 km away
- Rec areaLa Lena Wilderness Study Area10.3 km away
- Rec areaIgnacio Chavez Special Management Area11.7 km away
- Rec areaChamisa Wilderness Study Area12.4 km away
- Rec areaEmpedrado Wilderness Study Area13 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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