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Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests
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Deschutes National Forest
1001 SW Emkay Drive
Bend, OR   97702

(541) 383-5300

Ochoco National Forest
3160 N.E. 3rd Street
Prineville, OR   97754

(541) 416-6500

Crooked River National Grassland
813 S.W. Hwy. 97
Madras, OR   97741

(541) 475-9272

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Recreational Activities

Summer Trails

Trail of the Molten Lands -- Trail #3922

Newberry National Volcanic Monument IconSpacerHiker IconInterpretive Trail IconAccessible IconViewpoint Icon
Deschutes National Forest - Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District


Current Conditions

ACCESS: At the base of Lava Butte at Lava Lands Visitor Center.

DESCRIPTION: In Newberry National Volcanic Monument. From Lava Lands Visitor Center the trail loops out across the lava flow to its source at the base of Lava Butte. Interpretive signs about volcanic features on the flow. Paved trail with some sections too steep for wheelchairs.

FEE: Trailhead is a Recreation Pass Site - Vehicle Permit - $5.00 Day Pass or $30.00 Annual Pass or other valid Recreation Passes

LENGTH: 0.75 mile loop

ELEVATION (low): 4500 feet

ELEVATION (high): 4550 feet

SEASON: Summer & Fall

DIFFICULTY: Easy

RECOMMENDED USES: Hiking

PROHIBITED USES: Horses, mountain biking

 

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USDA Forest Service - Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests
Last Modified: Wednesday, 24 March 2004 at 15:27:27 EDT


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