 Backcountry hiking is available in the Craters of the Moon Wilderness and the much larger Backcountry Area beyond ( added in 2000 ) . Only two trails enter the wilderness area and even those stop after a few miles or kilometers . From there most hikers follow the Great Rift and explore its series of seldom @-@ visited volcanic features . All overnight backcountry hikes require registration with a ranger . No drinking water is available in the backcountry and the dry climate quickly <unk> hikers . Avoiding summer heat and winter cold are therefore recommended by rangers . Pets , camp fires , and all mechanized vehicles , including bicycles , are not allowed in the wilderness area . 
