This cave is off the beaten path, so be prepared for somewhat rough roads (highly recommend 4WD in... read more
This cave is off the beaten path, so be prepared for somewhat rough roads (highly recommend 4WD in... read more
We were limited to where we could go as they do close off a section for the bats to hibernate... read more
Always have to make it out to this spot when I am in Duck Creek. The cave is quite large with a couple different passageways, make sure you bring a headlamp or flashlight. Can be a tight squeeze in certain spots. Definitely a fun place to explore.
We had so much fun. These are not difficult caves to go through. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and I had no problem. There are 3 different caves to go through. I we did all 3. A few parts are small areas that you have to army crawl through but in no way did I ever feel claustrophobic. Only takes a couple hours to do all 3. Bring a head lamp and have a blast.
These are ancient lava tubes. You have to climb down some big rocks before you can explore the caves. Flashlights and sturdy shoes are a must. The park service added a safety gate to be closed during off-season. there are also lots a deer, short walking trails, and a good dirt parking lot.
Both ends are wide open, but to crawl through to the other side (-100 yards) will require a crawl. Bring a flash light for few minute you'd need one. You can see daylight on either side.
Its really a lava tube, bring you flashlights, and shoes that can get muddy. they added a nice dirt parking area and picknic tables the last few years.
This site is lava tubes which are accessed from a central opening where the ceiling fell in, set in a pine forest. Two of the tubes have small openings that you can shimmy out of rather than returning the way you came in. One of these has a relatively flat floor and is maybe a couple hundred yards long to the other end ranging from about 6 to 3 feet high..The largest tube is about twice as long has & has a high ceiling and is quite large with the floor mostly covered in rocks. This cave is closed in the fall and winter to protect the bats which hibernate there. You crawl through a small opening set in bars to provide access during the summer. This is an unimproved site other than the parking, bat protection and signage in the parking area.. Very easy to experience total darkness if you turn off your light.