About Jordan Craters Area Of Environmental Concern
Jordan Craters is a volcanic field, covering 27 square miles with olivine basalt. This otherworldly scene is the result of lava flow that occurred in two main phases, both less than 30,000 years ago. This ancient lava field features craters, lava tubes and pahoehoe (a Hawaiian term meaning "ropy," describing the smooth, billowy lava flows), showing just how mobile a lava flow can be. Drive right up to Coffee Pot Crater, a well-preserved, steep-sided crater that covers two-thirds of a square mile. Hike through or take photos of this alien-like terrain and explore the area's beautiful and geologically violent past. - The area is full of rugged terrain; footing is precarious. - Lack of trails, sharp lava formations and open pits can be dangerous for the most experienced hiker. - The lava fields can reach temperatures of more than 120 degrees during the summer. Dehydration is a very real…
- Managed by: Bureau of Land Management, BLM
- Where: 23 mi northwest of Jordan Valley, OR · 43.14615, -117.46103
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Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
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Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
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