Distance: 0.5 miles
Type: Loop
Difficulty: Easy
Kid-friendly: Yes
Dog-friendly: No
Water: No
The Devil’s Orchard Trail is an easy 0.5 mile paved loop in Craters of the Moon National Monument that features large chunks of lava carried down from the nearby craters. During the lava flows and eruptions from 2,000 years ago, massive pieces of the crater walls were carried down to the landscape below. This easy trail gives a unique perspective on the volcanic landscape.
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Devil’s Orchard Trail Description
The one way loop begins at the east end of the parking area and peacefully guides people through a violent landscape. The easy meander twists and turns through the remarkable features, all the while never gaining or losing any elevation change. This makes it a welcome excursion for people with any hiking skill level. Interpretive signs will also share valuable information about the experience, so be sure to stop and read them while you’re there. The loop ends at the parking area just a few dozen feet from the start.
Elevation and route courtesy of Route Scout
Getting There
From the Robert Limbert Visitor Center, head south on the main park road for 1.75 miles and look for the left turn to Devil’s Orchard. The road will dead-end at the parking area.