Last updated: November 16, 2024
Thing to Do
Hike Devils Orchard
NPS Photo / Lauren Reid
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.
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.
Details
Duration
30-45 Minutes
Activity
Hiking
Pets Allowed
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.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Reservations
No
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Accessibility Information
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