Schonchin Butte Lookout Trail

Trail in Lava Beds · Indian Well, California

1.5 mi · 450 ft gain · 44m · Loop.

A moderate climb up a cinder cone via switchbacks to a historic 1939-41 CCC-built fire lookout, still staffed in summer, with sweeping views of lava flows and cinder cones.

Trailhead: 41.7380, -121.5290.

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