Symbol Bridge Trail

Embark on this easy 1.8-mile out-and-back trail in Lava Beds National Monument, featuring a mild 101 ft elevation gain. Perfect for hiking and leisurely walks, this trail offers solitude during your adventure. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on this trail. As you wander through captivating lava tube collapses and volcanic formations, the trail leads to vibrant pictographs near Symbol Bridge Cave's entrance. Don't forget to explore faint pictographs and hidden chambers within Big Painted Cave on a side excursion. You can access this trailhead by taking the Skull Cave road to the first parking area on the left side of the road.