Hike Wilderness Trail to Echo Crater, Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho

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The Wilderness Trail to Echo Crater (8 mi/12.8 km) will have a sense of solitude as you travel into the Craters of the Moon Wilderness. The trailhead is 1/10 mile from the parking lot back along the road. The trail goes over Broken Top cinder cone and crosses a pahoehoe flow close to Buffalo Caves. The caves are located 100 yards northwest of the trail against the south side of Broken Top. You then pass a series of lava trees and several cinder cones before reaching Echo Crater, Some people backpack to this point and camp overnight. Backcountry permits are required for overnight trips and are available free of charge at the visitor center. Please obtain your backcountry permit at the Visitor Center during normal business hours. In order to restrict human impact to a limited area, please camp at Echo Crater if at all possible. If you do select other campsites, use them for only one night and then move on. Strive to leave no trace of your presence. Pack out all trash. Bury human waste six inches deep in cinder areas. Do not move large rocks, logs or other objects at your campsite. If you clear the ground to create a smooth sleeping surface, return it as closely as possible to its original condition. Try not to trample plants at your campsite or when hiking cross-country. Using care during your visit will leave the wilderness in pristine condition for the next visitors. Source: NPS

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