2.4 mi from the trailheadIndian Well Campground
Campground · California
6.8 mi out & back · 412 ft gain · 4,895 ft high point · Moderate
Via Merrill Cave (0.1 mi)
In Lava Beds National Monument · California · National Park Service
A 6.8 mi out and back trail via Merrill Cave in Lava Beds National Monument, ascending 412 ft.
412 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
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.
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