Tarantula Hike at Cerrillos Hills State Park
Tarantula Hike at Cerrillos Hills State Park
Spiders the size of Donuts? Where are they going? What are they up to?
Hike the trails of Cerrillos Hills State Park and learn about Tarantula behavior, life cycle, and biology. If we're lucky we might encounter one!
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Time: 8:00 am Hike starts promptly at 8am.
Location: Meet at the main Cerrillos Hills State Park entrance 1/2 mile north of Cerrillos village on County Road 59.
Cost: NM residents are free through April 30th, 2026. Accepted proofs of residency for New Mexico State Parks are a valid NM Driver's license or a current NM registered vehicle. Out-of-state visitors are subject to the permit fee of $10 per vehicle year round. Permit fee is due upon arrival and must be exact cash or check. Follow the permit steps listed and be sure the white permit slip is visible from outside your vehicle.
Park: Open every day from sunrise to 9PM. Park entrance is 1/2 mile north of Cerrillos Village on County Road 59.
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: Meet at the main Cerrillos Hills State Park entrance 1/2 mile north of Cerrillos village on County Road 59.
https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/spd/find-a-park/cerrillos-hills-state-park/
Cost: NM residents are free through April 30th, 2026. Accepted proofs of residency for New Mexico State Parks are a valid NM Driver's license or a current NM registered vehicle. Out-of-state visitors are subject to the permit fee of $10 per vehicle year round.
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