Tarantula Hike @ Cerrillos Hills State Park
Tarantula Hike at Cerrillos Hills State Park
Spiders the size of doughnuts. Where are they going? What are they doing? Come find out on this creepy jaunt through the hills.
Date: Sunday, October 1st, 10am
Location: Meet at the main park entrance, 1/2 mile north of Cerrillos Village on County Road 59.
Cost: To help 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 ParkCerrillos Hills State Park, 37 Main Street, Cerrillos, NM 87010
https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/spd/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/CerrillosHills_2021trailsmap.pdf
Cost: $5 exact cash or check to pay the park fee of $5 per vehicle
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