Kilbourne Hole Field Trip

📅 Date & Time: Saturday, April 19, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Meeting Location: Rudy’s BBQ (North Side), 6401 South Desert Blvd.
🚙 Trip Leaders: Celebration of Our Mountains Team
📩 Contact: [Your Name / Contact Info]

Join Celebration of Our Mountains trip leaders for an exciting field trip to Kilbourne Hole, a fascinating volcanic maar and the youngest volcano in the El Paso/Juárez region. This site is not only a geological wonder but also served as a training ground for Apollo astronauts!

🌋 What You’ll Discover:

• Stunning geological formations from ancient volcanic activity
• Peridot (August’s birthstone), which erupted in massive quantities and can be found around the area
• Insights into the region’s volcanic history and its role in space exploration

✔ Plenty of water & snacks
✔ Sturdy hiking shoes & comfortable clothing
✔ Hat & sunscreen
✔ High-clearance vehicle (required for rough terrain – Pickups, Jeeps, and SUVs recommended)

• High-clearance vehicles required. If you don’t have one, carpooling is highly encouraged.
• Plan ahead to arrange a ride if needed.

🚗 8:00 AM – Meet at Rudy’s BBQ (North Side), 6401 South Desert Blvd.
🥾 8:15 AM – Depart in caravan toward Kilbourne Hole
🪨 9:30 AM – Arrive & explore volcanic features
🥤 12:30 PM – Wrap-up & begin return trip
🕑 2:00 PM – Arrive back in El Paso

📌 Drive Time: ~1.5 hours each way
⚠ Difficulty: Beginner – Off-trail walking required, but minimal hiking

This 6-hour adventure offers a rare chance to explore a legendary volcanic site, learn from expert trip leaders, and hunt for peridot in its natural environment. Don’t miss out—RSVP today! 🎟
**NOTE: Since this is a National Monument, no collecting is allowed.

Host or Publisher Celebration of Our Mountains