30-45 Minutes
Hike Devils Orchard
Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve
Enjoy an easy, 0.5 mile walk through an open limber pine woodland.
Trail Length: 0.5 mi (0.8 km) loop Elevation gain: 39 ft (12 m) This fully accessible loop trail meanders through an open limber pine woodland and around blocky lava flows. Large, broken-off pieces of North Crater volcano can be seen along the trail. Interpretive signs discuss the indigenous relationship with the land and the unique adaptations plants and animals have evolved to survive here.
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HikingAnimalsConiferous ForestsGeologyNative American HeritageRock Landscapes and FeaturesScenic ViewsUnique SpeciesVolcanoeshikingAccessiblelava flowSOID ParksIdahoGreat Riftsnake river plainself guidedlimber pineshort hikenative american heritage
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Details
Duration
30-45 Minutes
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Spring, Summer, Fall
Accessibility
Fully Accessible Trail TRAIL LENGTH: 0.5 miles (0.8 km) loop CUMULATIVE ELEVATION CHANGE: Gain 39 ft (12 m), loss 28 ft (9 m) TYPICAL GRADE: 1.5° (2.5%) 12% of trail is from 4.5° to 9° (8% to 15%) Standard wheelchair ramp is 4.5° (8%) TYPICAL CROSS SLOPE: 2° (3.8%) TYPICAL TREAD WIDTH: 60 in (152 cm) MINIMUM TREAD WIDTH: 60 in (152 cm) TRAIL SURFACE: Concrete 100% of trail is PAVED
Pets
No — Pets are not allowed on any trails or in caves. Lava rocks are rough and jagged. The surface of the dark rocks and asphalt can reach 150°F (65°C) or more in the summer and quickly burns paws. Pets should never be left unattended in vehicles or the campground. Parking areas do not have shade and air temperatures can exceed 90°F (32°C) in the middle of summer.
Reservations
No