Trip Idea

One to Two Hours: Craters of the Moon

Multiple Parks

a family at the distant top of a very large, black cinder cone
Duration Half Day
Topic(s) Caves, Caverns and Karst, Rock Landscapes and Features, Volcanoes, Geology, Scenic Views, Animals, Coniferous Forests, Native American Heritage, Unique Species, Fossils and Paleontology more »
Activities Caving, Hiking
Type Kid Friendly, Active, Relaxed, Educational, Outdoors
Parks Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve
One Hour or Less
  • Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve

    Hike Devils Orchard
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Pets: No
    • Duration: 30–45 Minutes
    • Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
    a paved trail in an open pine woodland covered with dark rocks and patches of tall grass

    Enjoy an easy, 0.5 mile walk through an open limber pine woodland.

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  • Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve

    Hike Up Inferno Cone
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Pets: No
    • Duration: 30–45 Minutes
    • Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
    Visitors start a steep climb up a bare cinder slope.

    Climb a short but very steep trail to the top of a volcanic cone for awe-inspiring views.

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  • Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve

    Visit the Spatter Cones
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Spatter Cones Parking Area
    • Duration: 10–15 Minutes
    • Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
    a person walking on a paved path up to a small volcanic cone

    Take a short walk to view some of the park's mini-volcanoes up close and personal.

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One to Two Hours
  • 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: November 15, 2023