1.9 mi from the trailheadIndian Well Campground
Campground · California

1.5 mi loop · 467 ft gain · 5,293 ft high point · Easy
From Schonchin Butte Parking
In Lava Beds National Monument · California · National Park Service
This 1.5-mile loop from Schonchin Butte Parking climbs 474 feet to the Schonchin Butte Fire Lookout in Lava Beds National Monument.
467 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
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