About
Length (round trip)2 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain108 ft up
Typical time1 hr 15 min
TrailheadTree Molds Trailhead
ParkingFrom the visitor center, follow the Loop Road for about 3.5 miles. Turn right at the Tree Molds sign, and follow the road for another mile to the Tree Molds parking area. This trailhead serves the Tree Molds Trail, Broken Top Loop, and the Wilderness Trail. RV parking, vault toilets, and a bicycle rack are available.
DogsNot allowed
AccessibilityTRAIL LENGTH: 2 miles (3.2 km) round-trip to 1st group of tree molds CUMULATIVE ELEVATION CHANGE: gain 108 ft (33 m), loss 147 ft (45 m) TYPICAL GRADE: 3 deg (5.1%) 20% of trail is from 4.5 deg to 14 deg (8% to 25%) Standard wheelchair ramp is 4.5 deg (8%) TYPICAL CROSS SLOPE: 2.5 deg (4%) 36% of trail is from 4.5 deg to 10 deg (8% to 18%) TYPICAL TREAD WIDTH: 44...
What you'll see 🌲 Old growth

Length: 2 mi (3.2 km) round-trip Elevation gain: 108 ft (33 m) This trail winds through shrubs and stands of limber pine within the Craters of the Moon Wilderness before reaching the edge of the Blue Dragon Flow. While still molten, this lava flow knocked down and ignited trees. The charred tree trunks left impressions in the lava rock. In other places, the trees remained standing as the lava encased them, leaving vertical molds in the cooling lava. The tree molds can be seen at the end of the trail, one mile from the trailhead.

Tips
Pets are not allowed on any trails or in caves. Lava rocks are rough and jagged. The surface of the dark rocks can reach 150 degF (65 degC) 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 temperaturescan exceed 90 degF (32 degC) in the middle of summer.
Location

Tree Molds Trailhead

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