The North Crater Trail leads up and down and also through the North Crater. Follow some poles over a vast lava rock field and enjoy the unique scenery. The crater was formed during the last eruption that ended 2,000 years ago.

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1. North Crater Trail

5.72km

01:35

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. North Crater Flow Trail – Snow Cone loop from Sunset Cone

8.99km

02:28

140m

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

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3. Top of Inferno Cone – North Crater Flow Trail loop from Moore

11.3km

03:07

200m

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

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Elevation 1,830 m

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Saturday 14 March

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37 %

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Max wind speed: 50.0 km/h

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Location: Butte County, Idaho, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Top of Inferno Cone

Big Craters Overlook, Craters of the Moon National Monument

Campground Trail

Wilderness Trail

Curved lava formation

Indian Tunnel North Entrance

North Crater Trail

Snow Cone

North Crater Flow Trail

Broken Top Loop Trail, Craters of the Moon National Monument

Lava Flow Campground

North Crater Flow Overlook

Within North Crater

1. North Crater Trail

2. North Crater Flow Trail – Snow Cone loop from Sunset Cone

3. Top of Inferno Cone – North Crater Flow Trail loop from Moore

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