Tarantula Hike

Tarantula Hike

Spiders the size of doughnuts.  Where are they going? What are they doing? Come find out on this creepy jaunt through Cerrillos hills.

Date: Sunday, October 6th, 2024

Time: 10am

Location: Meet at the main park entrance, 1/2 mile north of Cerrillos Village on County Road 59.

Cost: Streamline your arrival, bring $5 exact cash or check to pay the park fee of $5 per vehicle and follow the self-permit process upon arrival. Free with a valid New Mexico State Park pass.

Park: Open every day from sunrise to 9PM. Park entrance is 1/2 mile north of Cerrillos Village on County Road 59. Permit fee is $5 per vehicle exact cash or check and due upon arrival at the self-pay station. Park trails map here or at the entrance.

Visitor Center: 37 Main Street at the corner of 1st and Main in Cerrillos Village. Open weekends from 10am until 4pm and by appointment. Call 505 474-0196.
 

Event Information

Location: Cerrillos Hills State Park,37 Main Street, Cerrillos, NM 87010

https://www.cerrilloshills.org/

Cost: bring $5 exact cash or check to pay the park fee of $5 per vehicle and follow the self-permit process upon arrival. Free with a valid New Mexico State Park pass.

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