Explore Ovis Cave & Paradise Alleys Cave, Lava Beds National Monument, California

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These two have interesting side passages and several entrances. Ovis Cave (216 ft / 66 m) One of the "Least Challenging Caves" Ovis Cave contained 36 bighorn skulls when it was discovered in the 1890s. In Ovis, ceiling heights exceed 25 ft (7.6 m), and some outside light is visible throughout. Length: 216 feet Distance from visitor center: Cave Loop You can walk completely upright on main path. Cave has stairs/steps. Cave has a relatively "smooth" path. Paradise Alleys Cave (1,033 ft / 315 m) One of the "Least Challenging Caves" Paradise Alleys has smooth floors, and ceiling heights exceeding 7ft (2m) are found throughout this cave. Length: 1,033 feet. Distance from visitor center: Cave Loop Cave has stairs/steps. Cave has a relatively "smooth" path. 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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