Explore Hopkins Chocolate Cave, Lava Beds National Monument, California

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Hopkins Chocolate Cave (1,405 ft / 428 m) is one of the"Most Challenging Caves."This cave was named by E.L. Hopkins for the rich brown color of lava coating the ceiling and walls. Stooping is required in some places, and there is one passage with a ceiling height of 3 ft (0.9 m) that requires duck-walking. If you look closely, you can find historic graffitti by J.D. Howard and E.L. Hopkins. Do not touch bacterial mats. Length:1,405 feet. Distance from visitor center:Cave Loop. Cave has stairs/steps. Most people must duck-walk in some places. Most people must duck-walk in some places. Most people must crawl in some places if you go through the whole cave. The caves found here were created by flows of smooth lava 10,500 to 65,000 years ago. As the lava cooled, caves formed and created homes for unique cave life to thrive. These fantastic underground worlds can be visited on your own or by guided tour in the summer. Please “take only pictures, leave only footprints” so others have a chance to discover what you have during your trip.

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