Sandstone Bluffs

The Sandstone Bluffs are one of the few overlooks within El Malpais National Monument, offering fantastic views out across the lava flows below.

The Sandstone Bluffs are about a half hour drive from Grants, New Mexico and are located down a gravel side road. There is a large day use are with parking, vault toilet and picnic area.

The bluffs are fun to explore, but do use caution when hiking off trail and around the steep drop-offs.

Views abound from the Sandstone Bluffs. Far below are the lava flows of El Malpais. These lava flows are some the most recent in the US, only a couple thousand years old. In front of you and beyond the lava flows are the Zuni Mountains, including shield volcanoes and cinder cones, and to the north Mount Taylor is visible.

Enjoy the Sandstone Bluffs and remember to leave no trace.