Trip Idea

Half Day: Craters of the Moon

Multiple Parks

sunset from a trail surrounded by sagebrush and pine trees with mountains in the background
Duration Half Day
Topic(s) Caves, Caverns and Karst, Rock Landscapes and Features, Volcanoes, Geology, Scenic Views, Fossils and Paleontology more »
Activities Caving, Hiking
Type Kid Friendly, Active, Educational, Outdoors, Group Friendly
Parks Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve
Ways to Explore
  • Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve

    Hike Broken Top Loop
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Tree Molds Parking Area
    • Duration: 60–90 Minutes
    • Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
    A narrow road winds through a volcanic landscape to a small parking area.

    Find a variety of unique volcanic features on this moderate-difficulty 1.8 mile loop.

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  • Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve

    Hike the Tree Molds Trail
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Tree Molds Trailhead
    • Duration: 60–90 Minutes
    • Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
    dark rock featuring the impression of two fallen tree trunks

    This 2-mile trail winds through the Craters of the Moon Wilderness and features molds of ancient trees encased in lava.

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  • Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve

    Explore a Cave
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Caving
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Caves Area
    • Duration: 60–90 Minutes
    • Season: Summer, Fall
    A person walks down a set out stairs into the wide open entrance of a lava tube.

    Explore Craters' dynamic underground world of lava tubes.

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Last updated: April 5, 2024