Length: 2.31 mi
Est. time: 1h
Gain: 86 ft
Loss: 869 ft
Max elev: 9,634 ft
Elevation profile
+86 ft gain · −869 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Volcano Discovery Center (VisitorCenter)
Hike the South Mountain Trail
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Jessie Fenton FitzgeraldPlan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium 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.