Lava River Tube

Lava River Tube Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

Also known as: Lava River Cave; Lava River Cave Tube.

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‌	Difficulty:‌Cave  Raps:‌ Metric Overall: 2h No Red Tape:‌ Shuttle:‌
Location:	35.3400, -111.8400
Condition Reports:	9 May 2025 "A bit of ice by the entrance. Lots of people (50+). Packed out a bit of trash but surprisingly there wasnt too much.
Weather:
Best season:	ALL winter spring summer fall Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov
Regions:	North America United States Arizona Mogollon Rim Flagstaff

http://hikearizona.com/decoder.php?ZTN=524,http://toddshikingguide.com/Hikes/Arizona/Coconino/Coconino5.htm

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Introduction

Information at the cave's entrance

Approach

Very short walk from TH

Descent

Scramble down a short way from the surface. Route is flat thereafter.

Exit

Head out back the same way.

Beta sites

• HikeArizona.com : Lava River Cave Tube
• ToddsHikingGuide.com : Lava River Cave

Credits

Lava River Tube

Information provided by automated processes. KML map by (unknown). Main photo by (unknown). Authors are listed in chronological order.

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