Last updated: January 11, 2024
Thing to Do
Visit the Spatter Cones
Trail length: 0.1 mile (0.16 km) round-trip
For those short on time, the Spatter Cones provide an intimate look into some of the park's smallest volcanoes. From the parking area, two short trails can be accessed to view these formations; Spatter Cone and Snow Cone. Only the trail to Snow Cone is wheelchair accessible.
For your safety and to protect fragile lava formations, off-trail travel is not permitted at the Spatter Cones or Big Craters areas.
For those short on time, the Spatter Cones provide an intimate look into some of the park's smallest volcanoes. From the parking area, two short trails can be accessed to view these formations; Spatter Cone and Snow Cone. Only the trail to Snow Cone is wheelchair accessible.
For your safety and to protect fragile lava formations, off-trail travel is not permitted at the Spatter Cones or Big Craters areas.
Details
Duration
10-15 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.
Location
Spatter Cones Parking Area
Reservations
No
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Accessibility Information
Only Snow Cone Trail is fully accessible.
The trail to the larger Spatter Cone is a 0.1 mile (0.16 km) round-trip walk and not wheelchair accessible. The trail is paved but uneven, narrow, and features short, steep inclines, steep drop-offs, no railing, and sharp rocks that may present a tripping hazard. Water or ice may present an additional slipping hazard.
SNOW CONE TRAIL INFORMATION:
TRAIL LENGTH: 0.1 mile (0.16 km) round-trip
CUMULATIVE ELEVATION CHANGE: Negligible
TYPICAL GRADE: 6.9° (4%)
13% of trail has a grade above 8%
Standard wheelchair ramp is 8%
TYPICAL CROSS SLOPE: 1° (2.1%)
TYPICAL TREAD WIDTH: 74 in (188 cm)
MINIMUM TREAD WIDTH: 71 in (180 cm)
TRAIL SURFACE: Concrete
100% of trail is paved
OBSTRUCTIONS: None