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Menan Buttes are two of the world's largest tuff cones The trail to the volcano summit offers wonderful opportunities to learn and explore the unique geology
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North
Menan
Butte A National Natural Landmark
and Volcano IDAHO
EASTERN IDAHO
VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER
425 N Capital Avenue / Idaho Falls, ID 83402
208-523-1010
The view from the crater's edge of North Menan Butte looking to South Menan Butte - its twin volcano. ƒ
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Welcome to the North Menan Butte Trail System
Menan Buttes are two of the world's largest tuff cones. ?e trail to the volcano summit o?ers wonderful opportunities to learn and explore the unique geology and natural history of this area. Menan Buttes are two of the world's largest tu? cones - volcanoes formed when basaltic magma boils up through ground water. North Menan Butte is designated as a
National Natural Landmark (NNL), Research
Natural Area (RNA) and an Area of Critical
Environmental Concern (ACEC) because of the
unique geologic features. ?ese designations help preserve the butte so people can enjoy and study this unique geologic area in its healthy, natural condition.
North Menan Butte is open to non-motorized
recreation activities only. Even on foot it is important to stay on trails to protect vegetation and prevent erosion.
Motorized vehicles have traveled up the butte in
the past, creating scars which can be seen from the parking area. ?ese scars will take a very long time to rehabilitate naturally. Please do not ride motorized vehicles on North Menan Butte. ?ank you!
Please respect and protect North Menan Butte
for future generations!
Before setting o? on your journey, please
consider the following safety concerns:
Take plenty of water. ?is environment is
hot and dry at certain times of the year. Watch your footing. Slippery and rocky surfaces are common in this area.
Watch out for rattlesnakes.
North Menan Butte has special management
designations, which call for visitors to treat the area with respect.
Stay on designated trails. Desert vegetation
is fragile and takes a long time to recover once it's disturbed. Leave what you ?nd so that others may share your sense of discovery.
Be courteous and do not disturb wildlife.
Trash? Pack it in. Pack it out.
?e interpretive signs do not hold weight. Please do not lean on them.
How to get to there:
From Idaho Falls:
Head north on North Holmes/Lewisville Hwy for 20
miles until intersection with ID-48 (blinking yellow light). Take a right (east) on ID-48 towards Menan. Make a le? into the town of Menan and drive 1 mile. Take a le? (north) on N 3600 E/Twin Butte Road and follow for 3 miles. Trailhead is located on the right side of the road.
From Rexburg:
Take Hwy 33 west from Rexburg for 7 miles. Turn le? (south) onto N 3600 E/Twin Butte Road. Take your ?rst right turn on paved road. Continue to follow the road for 2 miles. Trailhead is on the le? side of the road.