Twin Falls Trip Overview
Your adventure begins with a stop at the Visitor Center where you will learn how our Apollo astronauts used this rugged terrain to prepare for their 1969 moon landing.
Explore the monolith’s at North Crater Flow, one of the Monument’s youngest lava flow areas. Stroll through Devils Orchard for an upfront view of the strange features of this volcanic “island” and learn about our impact on this delicate landscape and the preservation efforts underway to save it.
Hike up Inferno Cone for a bird’s eye view of the fissures of the Great Rift and Big Cinder Butte, one of the world’s largest known basaltic cinder cones. Take a break for lunch at the Cave Area just before you venture into an ancient lava tube at Indian Tunnel.
Craters of the Moon NM abounds with flora and fauna appearing in different stages throughout the year, so be on the lookout for some of the unique plants and animals that call this beautiful place home!
AVAILABLE DAILY TROUGH NOV. 30TH. CONTACT OPERATOR.
Additional Info
Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Starts: Twin Falls, United States
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Twin Falls, Idaho, United States
Your adventure begins with a stop at the Visitor Center where you will learn how our Apollo astronauts used this rugged terrain to prepare for their 1969 moon landing.
Explore the monolith’s at North Crater Flow, one of the Monument’s youngest lava flow areas. Stroll through Devils Orchard for an upfront view of the strange features of this volcanic “island” and learn about our impact on this delicate landscape and the preservation efforts underway to save it.
Hike up Inferno Cone for a bird’s eye view of the fissures of the Great Rift and Big Cinder Butte, one of the world’s largest known basaltic cinder cones. Take a break for lunch at the Cave Area just before you venture into an ancient lava tube at Indian Tunnel.
Craters of the Moon NM abounds with flora and fauna appearing in different stages throughout the year, so be on the lookout for some of the unique plants and animals that call this beautiful place home!
AVAILABLE DAILY TROUGH NOV. 30TH. CONTACT OPERATOR.
Stop At: Craters of the Moon National Monument, 18 miles southwest of Arco, Hwy. 20/26/93, Arco, ID 83213
1. Visitor Center – This fun interactive visitor center features films, exhibits, ranger-led presentations, bookstore and gifts/souvenirs.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: North Crater Flow Trail, N Crater Flow Trail, Idaho 83213, USA
2. North Crater Flow – Short 0.25 mile trail crosses one of the youngest flows to monoliths; crater fragments rafted here by lava flows. Keep your eye out for beautiful spring flowers and animals living among the rocks.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Devils Orchard, Idaho 83213, USA
3. Devil’s Orchard – Take a short 0.5 mile walk through these weird feature where these Island-like lava fragments stand in a sea of cinders. The thought provoking signs here challenge you to think about ideas, concerns and possible solutions for preservation.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Inferno Cone, Idaho 83213, USA
4. Inferno Cone – Walk up an ancient cinder cone volcano for a 360 degree panoramic view of the surrounding volcanic landscape. This is 0.5 mile round trip with 160 feet of elevation gain.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Arco, ID 83213, USA
5. Indian Tunnel – Dare to walk down into the largest tunnel in the park with collapsed portions that allow light filter in. For even more excitement, climb through to top of its lava tunnel and exit onto ancient lava fields.
Duration: 45 minutes
