Wilderness Trail
Craters of the Moon National Monument, Butte County, ID
Out-and-back trail in Craters of the Moon National Monument, Butte County, ID. Hiking.
- Distance
- 8.8 mi (14.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 272 ft (83 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr
- High point
- 5,843 ft (1,781 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Along the way
- Attraction: Lava Trees 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Wilderness Trail
How long is Wilderness Trail?
Wilderness Trail is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr. It climbs 272 ft (83 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,843 ft (1,781 m).
How hard is Wilderness Trail?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Wilderness Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Wilderness Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Wilderness Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Wilderness Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Wilderness Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Tree Molds Trail Craters of the Moon National Monument · Easy · 1.7 mi (2.8 km)
- Beauty Cave Trail Craters of the Moon National Monument · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Caves Trail Craters of the Moon National Monument · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Devils Orchard Trail Craters of the Moon National Monument · Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km)
- North Crater Trail Craters of the Moon National Monument · Moderate · 3.5 mi (5.7 km)
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