Idaho · Hiking

Inferno Cone

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May–Oct
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Is Inferno Cone open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Craters of the Moon National Monument. It doesn't name Inferno Cone, so check the source for the area it covers.

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Inferno Cone is a hike in Craters of the Moon National Monument in Idaho, managed by the National Park Service. The trailhead is named Inferno Cone Trailhead, and the surrounding area is a network of short trails that sit close together, so it's easy to pair this one with others in the same stretch. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 83°F with lows near 56°F and only about three wet days in the month. Winter is much colder, with January highs around 27°F. Dogs are not allowed on this hike. The closest trails are Big Craters, about 0.3 miles away, and North Crater Trail, about 0.8 miles away. North Crater Flow Trail and Devils Orchard Nature Trail are each within about a mile.