2.8 mi from the trailheadIndian Well Campground
Campground · California
2.4 mi loop · 325 ft gain · 5,412 ft high point · Easy
Loop with Mammoth Crater
In Lava Beds National Monument · California · National Park Service
Big Nasty Loop is an easy 2-mile one-way trail to a viewpoint in Lava Beds National Monument.
325 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.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
Campground
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Today: Mostly Sunny · wind 5 to 15 mph SSW
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