Aden Crater is an Icelandic-type shield volcano northwest of El Paso and is located at the center of the Potrillo volcanic field. The massive lava flow where NASA astronauts trained during the 1960s is also used today as a test site for future instruments and techniques that will be used in upcoming space exploration missions. This is a perfect environment to take some amazing photos and learn about our local geologic history. Bring plenty of water and dress for rough terrain. The hike is easy to moderate. Bring sturdy, durable hiking shoes. A walking stick, binoculars or camera are also highly recommended. High-clearance vehicles are a must due to the rough and rocky road (Doesn’t need to be 4x4, only high clearance). The drive is approximately 1.5 hours to the crater from El Paso. Make sure to have a full tank of gas. The walk is roughly 2 hours round trip. Trip leader is geologist Paul Galvan.

7:30 AM meeting time, Depart at 8:00 AM. Meet at the Rudy’s on Artcraft and S Desert Blvd (https://maps.app.goo.gl/fnD92yqx6xeVKMPx5). Approximate length of the round trip is 5 hours. Trip capacity is 20 people. For more information: Contact trip leader Paul Galvan at georocks30@gmail.com.