Tree Molds Trail

Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve

easy

Length: 0.87 mi

Est. time: 18m

Gain: 91 ft

Loss: 142 ft

Max elev: 5,920 ft

NetworkTrail class 2Asphalthike

Elevation profile

+91 ft gain · −142 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.

Trailhead & logistics

Lava Flow Campground (Campground)

What to know

Hike the Tree Molds Trail

🗓 spring, summer, fall

Build a loop

Connects to:

Tree Molds Spur Trail

Connect the dots

Learn:

Adapting to an Extreme Environment Craters Ecosystem Deep Time and You From Core to Crust Hard Core Rock Hot Spot

Journeys:

Robert Limbert

Plan smart, verify on site

Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, high confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.

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