Explore Sunshine Cave, Lava Beds National Monument, California

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NOTE: This cave is current closed. Certain caves are closed to protect bats. Please check with a ranger for current closures. One of the"Moderately Challenging Caves."Two collapses allow sunlight to enter the cave where abundant vegetation grows. Stooping is required in the main passage, and the back section has floors that are steep, very rough, and sometimes wet. Beautiful hydrophobic bacteria coats the ceiling at the back of this cave, where winter icicles adorn cracks in the ceiling. Length:466 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. 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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