This past weekend was spent in my
favorite city: Flagstaff, Arizona.
Not only is this city beautiful it makes me feel alive.
I loved living there, going to school there, meeting new people there, and above all else having fun there.
I was spending two days in a city that I lived in for two years and was going to try all new things (with ONE exception).
second adventure.
Hike through the Lava River Cave. Located nine miles north of Flagstaff on Hwy 180, turn west on FR 254 (at milepost 230). Continue three miles to FR 171, turn south one mile to where FR 171B turns left a short distance to the Lava River Cave.
This mile long cave is a bit intimidating from the start, but don't be discouraged it becomes a bit more flat and manageable. It can range from 32-45 degrees inside the cave during any season. Dressing warm in definitely recommended, also bring a flashlight because it is pitch black inside the cave.
The US Forest Service describes it as a "Lava tube cave formed roughly 700,000 years ago by molten rock that erupted from a volcanic vent in nearby Hart Prairie. The top, sides and bottom of the flow cooled and solidified first, after which the insides of the lava river continued to flow emptying out the present cave".
This was the most unique hiking experience I have ever had, it should not be missed. Don't forget extra batteries for your flashlight.
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