 | Craters of the Moon in winter (National Park Service photo) |
Craters of the Moon
6515 ft (1986 m) . |
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| Location: | Central Idaho, 20 miles (30 km) SW of Arco | ||||||
| Lat / Long: | 43.4° N, 113.5° W | ||||||
| Volcanic Type: | Cinder cone field | ||||||
| Volcanic Status: | Dormant, last eruption 2100 years ago | ||||||
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| Skiable Vertical: | up to 800 ft (250 m) | ||||||
| Administration: | Craters of the Moon National Monument | ||||||
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Craters of the Moon . . .
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Some useful links: Global Volcanism Program: Craters of the Moon Craters of the Moon National Monument (see in-depth home page and park map, plus skiing info) Craters of the Moon Historical Climate & Snowfall Records |
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| Topographic map of the Craters of the Moon (1:24,000 scale) from USGS Inferno Cone <click to enlarge> |
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More photos and info about routes, access, etc. may be added in the future ... |
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