Lava Cliffs
An area of volcanic rock laid down by eruptions in the Never Summer Mountains.
Plan Around Lava Cliffs
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Lava Cliffs Details
Look northwest of the parking lot here to see the Lava Cliffs, an area of volcanic rock laid down by eruptions in the Never Summer Mountains between 29 million and 24 million years ago. Composed of layers of volcanic ash, the cliffs were later cut into by glacial ice, which exposed a cross-section of the rock.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Trail Ridge Road
Nearby Parks Around Lava Cliffs
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Lava Cliffs
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0.5 mi away
Highest point on road
The high point on Trail Ridge Road stands at 12,183 at this spot.
0.6 mi away
Iceberg Pass
A notch in the mountain range standing at 11,827 feet between Rock Cut and the Lava Cliffs.
0.9 mi away
Gore Range
Look out beyond the tundra here for a view of the Gore Range -- these mountains are about 60 miles away.
0.9 mi away
Gore Range
Look out beyond the tundra here for a view of the Gore Range -- these mountains are about 60 miles away.
1.1 mi away
Alpine Visitor Center
Weather dependent, open daily from Memorial Day weekend in May to mid-October.
