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Craters of the Moon for Kids

Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve

two adults pointing at a large cinder cone with three children
Duration Full Day
Topic(s) Animals, Caves, Caverns and Karst, Coniferous Forests, Geology,
Activities Junior Ranger Program, Caving, Hiking, Stargazing
Type Kid Friendly, Active, Relaxed, Educational, Outdoors,
Parks Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve
Learn and Explore
  • Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve

    Become a Craters Junior Ranger
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Junior Ranger Program
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Robert Limbert Visitor Center
    • Duration: 15–30 Minutes
    a display featuring a junior ranger guidebook and several activities and junior ranger badges

    Earn your Junior Ranger badge for Craters of the Moon while learning about the park by completing this fun activity book.

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Hiking
  • Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve

    Hike Devils Orchard
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Pets: No
    • Duration: 30–45 Minutes
    • Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
    a paved trail in an open pine woodland covered with dark rocks and patches of tall grass

    Enjoy an easy, 0.5 mile walk through an open limber pine woodland.

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  • Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve

    Hike Up Inferno Cone
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Pets: No
    • Duration: 30–45 Minutes
    • Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
    Visitors start a steep climb up a bare cinder slope.

    Climb a short but very steep trail to the top of a volcanic cone for awe-inspiring views.

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  • Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve

    Visit the Spatter Cones
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Spatter Cones Parking Area
    • Duration: 10–15 Minutes
    • Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
    a person walking on a paved path up to a small volcanic cone

    Take a short walk to view some of the park's mini-volcanoes up close and personal.

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  • Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve

    Hike Broken Top Loop
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Hiking
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Tree Molds Parking Area
    • Duration: 60–90 Minutes
    • Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
    A narrow road winds through a volcanic landscape to a small parking area.

    Find a variety of unique volcanic features on this moderate-difficulty 1.8 mile loop.

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Caving
  • Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve

    Explore a Cave
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Caving
    • Pets: No
    • Location: Caves Area
    • Duration: 60–90 Minutes
    • Season: Summer, Fall
    A person walks down a set out stairs into the wide open entrance of a lava tube.

    Explore Craters' dynamic underground world of lava tubes.

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Stargazing
  • Craters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve

    Stargazing at Craters of the Moon
    • Activity Fee: No (Entrance fees may apply)
    • Reservations: No
    • Activity: Stargazing
    • Pets: Yes with Restrictions
    • Time of Day: Night
    a person standing on a rock silhouetted against the milky way

    See the night sky like never before! The natural darkness of Craters of the Moon lends to superior stargazing opportunities.

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Last updated: August 4, 2024