5 Best Hikes at Craters of the Moon

Lava fields, caves & craters—here are the hikes you can’t miss!

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Climb for sweeping views

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Easy, otherworldly walk

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Explore a massive lava tube

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Epic views & formations

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Lava fields, caves & craters—here are the hikes you can’t miss!

Climb for sweeping views

Inferno Cone

Easy, otherworldly walk

Devil’s Orchard

Explore a massive lava tube

Indian Tunnel

Epic views & formations

North Crater Trail

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