Discover this 10.3-mile loop trail near in Lava Beds National Monument, with a moderate 403 ft elevation gain. Ideal for backpackers, campers, and hikers, this trail offers a peaceful experience with limited encounters with fellow adventurers. The best times to explore this trail are from March through October, but please note that dogs are not allowed. As you hike, you'll follow a series of collapsed lava tube trenches through a juniper and sagebrush wilderness area. You can conveniently transform this trail into a 10-mile loop by connecting to the Missing Link and Bunchgrass trails. Access the trailhead from the A-loop of the campground.