6.5 hr
Overview
The Big Lava Bed is a vast and impressive volcanic feature to the east and south of Indian Heaven and is part of that area’s volcanic field. In fact, the 8,200 year-old lava flows resulted from Indian Heaven’s most recent eruptive event: They originated from an unnamed cinder cone in the north-central section of the bed. While adventurous hikers can foray into the trailless wilderness of the Big Lava Bed itself (Be careful – it is very difficult to stay oriented, and hikers have literally disappeared there), others can enjoy the feature by hiking the Pacific Crest Trail along its western border. The trail eventually takes to a high ridge, where a diversion peels off to the summit of Big Huckleberry Mountain , site of a former lookout. There are two good campsites along the way, each near springs that flow all year.
Trail Stats
20.3 km
521 m
1281 m
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