Lava River Cave, part of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, offers self-guided exploration of a mile-long lava tube. The cave was one of the first lava tubes to be discovered in Oregon and is the longest one in the state.

This mile-long lava tube cave was 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 …

The Lava River Cave near Bend, Oregon, is part of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, which is managed by the United States Forest Service. At 5,211 feet (1,588 m) in length, the northwest section of the cave is the longest continuous lava tube in Oregon.

2024年8月1日 · I visited Lava River Cave as part of my trip to Newberry National Volcanic Monument in Bend. Being formed by lava flow, this cave is an unusual attraction compared to other caves & caverns. There is no lighted path inside the river cave, but for the metal stairs in the beginning part of the cave.

One is Lava River Cave, the longest known lava tube in Oregon; steps take visitors 150 feet down to the floor of a smooth-walled cavern, which may be followed for nearly a mile.

Lava River Cave offers self-guided exploration of a mile-long lava tube. It takes approximately 1.5 hours to tour the entire cave. Initial access descends 150 stairs to an uneven floor and can be challenging.

Hikers can make the two-mile (round-trip) trek between early May and mid-September and walk through the fascinating cave by taking a few sets of stairs, following a boardwalk, and navigating uneven terrain within the tube. At its widest point, the …

2019年3月28日 · Located approximately a mile away from Lava Butte, Lava River Cave is a lava tube that was formed by volcanic activity about 80,000 years ago. The cave is the longest known lava tube in Oregon, stretching approximately 1.5 miles from the entrance through Echo Halls, Low Bridge Lane, Two Tube Tunnel to Sand Gardens.

One of Oregon’s most notorious (and longest) lava tunnels is the Lava River Cave located in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument just south of Bend. The cave maintains a cool 42 degrees year round, so be sure to dress warmly before you set out to explore its secrets.

2023年8月21日 · At a little more than a mile, Lava River Cave is Oregon’s longest intact lava tube. It’s also one of the most popular caves to explore in central Oregon. The cave is part of Bend’s Newberry...