7 entries tagged with Caves
Southern California Trails

Geology Discovery Trail (Backcountry Loop)
in Crystal Cove State Park

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Crystal Cove State Park hike Geology Discovery Trail Backcountry Loop Moro Canyon Road Rattlesnake Trail No Name Ridge Trail El Moro back country trail
Crystal Cove State Park is one of Orange County’s finest places to enjoy the outdoors. The park preserves 3.2 miles of coastline between Laguna Beach and Corona del Mar and 2,400 acres of backcountry wilderness (bordering Laguna Coast Wilderness Park). An excellent way to explore the coastal canyons and ridges in the backcountry of Crystal Cove State Park is to set out… Read more.
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Distance: 9 miles – Elevation Change: 900 feet
By: hikespeak Last updated: April 2, 2013
Los Angeles Trails

Vanalden Cave
in the Santa Monica Mountains

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Vanalden Cave Hike hike Vanalden Trail vista point Santa Monica Mountains Vanalden Vista
Vanalden Cave near Tarzana is one of the most unusual sandstone formations in the Santa Monica Mountains and is quite easy to hike to. Vanalden Cave is a sandstone den about 25 feet tall, 25 feet wide, and 50 feet deep. The roof of the cave is only a few feet thick with a few holes that, like skylights, illuminate the cave walls, which are covered with curious carvings… Read more.
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Distance: 0.6 miles – Elevation Change: 100 to 350 feet
By: hikespeak Last updated: March 5, 2013
Idaho Trails

Caves Trail
in Craters of the Moon National Monument

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Caves Trail in Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho, A hike above and below the surface of a lava flow exploring Indian Tunnel, Dewdrop Cave, Boy Scout Cave, and Beauty Cave - lava tube, lava cave, lava tunnel hiking
One of the coolest things to do anywhere there are lava flows is hike through lava tubes. This makes Caves Trail the most exciting hike in Craters of the Moon National Monument. The 1.6-mile hike visits four lava tubes, that each provide a unique experience. A sign at the trailhead explains:The Craters of the Moon landscape is more than just surface volcanic features.… Read more.
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Distance: 1.6 miles – Elevation Change: 75 feet
By: hikespeak Last updated: January 24, 2013
Washington Trails

Ape Cave Lava Tube
in Mount Saint Helens National Volcanic Monument

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Ape Caves Trail Washington hike Mount Saint Helens National Monument Gifford Pinchot National Forest Ape Tube
Ape Cave is one of the longest lava tubes in the world, measuring approximately 2.5 miles in length. Hikers may travel unguided through the lava tube. After minimal preparations, Ape Cave deliver a one-of-a-kind adventure. If you ever wanted to go on a long hike in a dark tunnel, Ape Cave is the place. From the cave's main entrance, visitors can head down to the lower… Read more.
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Distance: 3.75 miles – Elevation Change: 400 feet
By: hikespeak Last updated: February 13, 2013
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Trail

Wind Caves Trail
in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park

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Wind Caves Trail in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
On the far east side of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, there is a short hike to a fascinating destination overlooking the Carrizo Badlands. This 1.25-mile round trip hike climbs 250 feet to a sandstone formation with wind-eroded pockets that insist on being explored.The hike begins with a quick ascent up the east side of Split Mountain Wash. Climb a series of rocky… Read more.
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Distance: 1.25 miles – Elevation Change: 250 feet
By: hikespeak Last updated: April 19, 2013
Mojave Desert Trails

Lava Tube
in Mojave National Preserve

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Lava Tube Trail Mojave National Preserve hike California desert cave -- A field of cinder cones stands out dramatically from the surrounding Mojave Desert between the city of Baker and Kelso Depot Visitor Center. Within the lava field is a short trail leading to a tube formed long ago by molten lava. A ladder takes hikers down into the tube where skylights (holes in the rock ceiling) illuminate a subterranean world.
A field of cinder cones stands out dramatically from the surrounding Mojave Desert between the city of Baker and Kelso Depot Visitor Center in Mojave National Preserve. Within the lava field is a short trail leading to a tube formed long ago by molten lava. A ladder takes hikers down into the tube where skylights (holes in the rock ceiling) illuminate a subterranean… Read more.
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Distance: 0.6 miles – Elevation Change: 150 feet
By: hikespeak Last updated: February 6, 2013
Central Coast California Trails

Gaviota Wind Caves
in Gaviota State Park

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Gaviota Wind Caves State Park Santa Barbara California
The Gaviota Wind Caves are a sandstone formation located a mile from the Pacific Ocean in the Santa Ynez Mountains west of Santa Barbara. The hike to the wind-swept caves is 2.5 miles round trip with 600 feet of elevation gain.One good thing about the Gaviota Wild Caves is that they are easy to get to from the 101. In fact, the wind caves can be seen from the freeway.… Read more.
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Distance: 2.5 miles – Elevation Change: 600 feet
By: hikespeak Last updated: March 7, 2013

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