Crater Rings
Mountain Home, Idaho
Hike and Rock Climb
Crater Rings are two adjacent and symmetrical pit craters that are among the few examples of this type of crater in the continental United States. The pit craters, which are volcanic conduits in which the lava column rises and falls, were formed by explosions followed by collapse.
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Add ResourceBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Mountain Home, Idaho
- Head southwest on E 2nd N St toward N 4th E (121 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto N 4th E (377 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto American Legion Blvd (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto I-84BL W/N 2nd E St/Old U.S. 30 WContinue to follow I-84BL W/Old U.S. 30 W(3.6 mi)
- Turn left onto Ditto Creek Rd/Old Oregon Trail HwyContinue to follow Old Oregon Trail Hwy(5.4 mi)
- Turn left toward Cinder Butte Rd (499 ft)
- Continue onto Cinder Butte Rd (1.7 mi)
- Turn left (1.4 mi)
Located in the Western Snake River Plain about 8 miles northwest of Mountain Home, Idaho.
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