Idaho's Volcanic Wonders: Craters of the Moon Exploration
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Explore the map in the DocentPro app6 hikes in Idaho: Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve, Loop Road, Inferno Cone, and 3 more. Every place is verified on Google Maps, featured in an Instagram post by Natalia Hasenkampf | San Diego + Travel.
Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve
Park
4.7
• Drive the 7-mile Loop Road to access most attractions • Hike Inferno Cone for 360° views of the Great Rift and Snake River Plain • Explore Indian Tunnel, a large lava tube cave (get a free permit first) • Visit between spring and fall, as the Loop Road closes to cars in winter
Loop Road
Place
• 7-mile scenic drive connecting to most park stops • Takes about 30 minutes to drive without stops • The road is closed to cars in winter, visit between spring and fall
Inferno Cone
Mountain peak
4.9
• Short but steep 0.4-mile hike to the summit • Offers 360° views over the Great Rift and Snake River Plain
Spatter Cones
Hiking area
4.9
• Short, steep trail to the rim of Big Craters • The only spot on the loop to look down into a volcano
Indian Tunnel
Hiking area
4.9
• Largest lava tube cave in the park, about 800 ft long ✓ Obtain a free cave permit from the visitor center before entry
Devils Orchard Nature National Recreation Trail
Hiking area
4.7
• Easy trail through lava fragments and unique twisted trees
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