Lava
Beds National Monument
From Merrill Cave parking area to the west boundary of the monument, the
3.3 mile Whitney Butte Trail crosses the wilderness in an east-west
direction, curving around Whitney Butte. Enjoy an impressive view of Mt.
Shasta and the Callahan lava flow.
Directions:
To reach Lava Beds National Monument:
From the I-5 corridor, take U.S. 97 north at Weed
to a right turn on California Hwy. 161, also known as Stateline Road, as
shown by large signs. Travel east on CA 161 through the Lower Klamath
National Wildlife Refuge to Hill Road. Turn right on Hill road at the West
End Grocery Store, following monument signs. Travel south on Hill Road 10
miles until you enter Lava Beds National Monument
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