Old Caves Crater Summit

Cappie’s Scoop: When mom said we were going to see some caves, I was nervous. Were they going to be dark, scary, dusty, smelly, or maybe full of sticks? Who knows! So we decided to go check them out. When we got to the top, I almost forgot about the caves because we had a great view of the mountains in front of us and I thought “let’s sit down and have some treats right now!” A perfect spot for a picnic and even to watch the sunset. Surrounding us were a dozen of caves so mom said we should check out a few. They were really cool and not too big so I didn’t get lost in the dark. But furiends, be careful if you go because the lava rock can be quite sharp, watch your paws! Don’t hesitate to add YOUR scoop in the comments below!

Tips: This is one of many cinder cones in the area and has an interesting history. This volcano had upside-down eruptions causing a series of tunnels and grottoes that we now can explore! You can do an out and back to the caves (right turn at the top) and summit (left turn at the top) OR you can do a loop which continues from the summit around the crater.

Directions: From Flagstaff, head north on US-89. Turn right onto Silver Saddle Rd. The trailhead is 0.6 miles on your left.