Crater Rings, Volcanic pit craters in Snake River Plain, Idaho, US.
The Crater Rings consist of two symmetrical volcanic depressions measuring 3000 and 2500 feet across, with depths of 350 and 300 feet respectively.
The geological formations emerged less than two million years ago as lava lakes, making them the most recent shield volcanoes in the Mountain Home region.
The Bureau of Land Management maintains these craters within the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area for scientific research.
Visitors should access the site from the east via Cinder Butte Road, as other routes suggested by navigation systems may lead through non-existing paths.
The vertical rock walls of these twin craters provide nesting spaces for numerous birds of prey, including hawks, eagles, and owls.
Location: Idaho
GPS coordinates: 43.19070,-115.86000
Latest update: March 15, 2025 08:21
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