Arnold Ice Cave to Lava Butte
Total Miles
32.1
Elevation
1,967.83 ft
Duration
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Technical Rating
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Spring
Trail Overview
This route, for the most part, follows China Hat Road from the point at which it turns to gravel. Later as you head to the South and West, near Paulina Lake, the roads become narrow and more challenging (toward Lava Butte & HWY97). However - none of the trail is difficult.
Photos of Arnold Ice Cave to Lava Butte
Difficulty
Some parts are narrow and rutted and can become muddy with rainfall.
Status Reports
J R
Feb 10, 2024
4x4
Obstructed
Downed Tree
Deep Snow
Pretty easy most of the trail, some deep snow patches got stuck in the wet snow. Snow wouldn't pack or stick so vehicles sunk. Cut one tree out of the path but turned around at the second one closer to Arnold
Jacob Vandermeer
Dec 24, 2023
4x4
Open
Snow/Ice
Washboard
Light snow on the road for about half of Anderson loop. East 2wd ride.
Max Blair
Dec 18, 2023
2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Open
Muddy/Wet
Snow/Ice
Not too bad just muddy and slushy… very slushy
Cesar Rojano
Jul 02, 2023
4x4
Open
Normal
Dusty
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