Length: 0.42 mi
Est. time: 12m
Gain: 104 ft
Loss: 19 ft
Max elev: 5,322 ft
Elevation profile
+104 ft gain · −19 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Lava Beds Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
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.