Length: 3.36 mi
Est. time: 1h 12m
Gain: 164 ft
Loss: 270 ft
Max elev: 4,896 ft
Elevation profile
+164 ft gain · −270 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.