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Wilderness Trail

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Please check local regulations for: Craters of the Moon Wilderness

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    1. Wilderness Trail

    16.0km

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    120m

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    February 13, 2023

    Very few people venture into the backcountry of Craters of the Moon National Monument. So if you want to find real solitude in this moonlike landscape, take the Wilderness Trail beyond the Broken Top loop. The trail runs past Big Cinder Butte, which rises 700 feet above the surface. The trail meanders to Echo Crater where the easiest approach is from the north side. Within the crater, you can find great campsites near large rocks and stands of limber pines. Beyond Echo Crater, the hiking trail becomes less obvious, but you can hike as far as the Sentinel and then continue cross-country.

    Before you start, you have to obtain a free backcountry permit at the Visitor Center.

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      Elevation 1,750 m

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      Location: Butte County, Idaho, United States

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