GRANTS, NM – Join a park ranger on a guided hike to see bats emerge from the Bat Cave at El Calderon. Bat Outflight hikes will kick off on Friday, June 7, and Friday, June 14 at 7:30 pm each evening. Please join us as we welcome the bats back for the summer.
Starting June 21, guided bat outflights will be offered both Friday and Saturday nights through Labor Day weekend. All bat programs meet at the El Calderon Parking Area off NM Highway 53, about 20 miles south of Grants.
Hikes will begin around 45 minutes prior to sunset. Start times will vary slightly from week to week as the sunset time changes. Please visit our website, social media, or call us at 505-8762783 to check specific hike start times each week. Hikes are weather dependent.
Guided Bat Outflights Summer 2024
June 7 June 14 June 21 & 22 June 28 & 29 July 5 & 6 July 12 & 13 July 19 & 20 July 26 & 27 August 2 & 3 August 9 & 10 August 16 & 17 August 23 & 24 August 30 & 31 This program includes hiking an easy, two-mile round-trip trail that is graveled and wide in most spots but does get narrow as it follows a deep drop off near a lava tube cave. Please bring plenty of water, snacks, and a source of light that is not a phone, preferably a red light. It will be dark when returning to the parking area. Wear layered clothing as weather can change unpredictably, especially after the sun goes down. Sturdy shoes are recommended.