Inferno Cone at Craters of the Moon National Park

 Our first hike of the day in Craters of the Moon National Park was the 0.5 mile round trip up to Inferno Cone. We followed the lava path up to the top

 We saw a group of hawks soaring in the thermals.

 Panoramic Views from the top of Inferno Cone:

 Nice view of the snow capped Pioneer Mountains as we hiked back down.











I was amazed to find some early spring flowers blooming in this arid landscape: