Valles Caldera National Preserve is located in northern New Mexico, just west of Los Alamos. A designated natural area where wildlife are free to roam undisturbed, it protects a large portion of the Valles Caldera, an area of significant geological, ecological and cultural interest. Pets are allowed in the following designated areas of the preserve: Parking area at the Valle Grande Contact Station; Hiking on the La Jara trail, Valle Grande trail, and Coyote Call trail. Pets must be kept under physical control at all times – caged, crated, or on a leash not to exceed 6 feet in length. Pets are prohibited in the backcountry and on trails not listed above.
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