The Top 5 Caves in Modoc National Forest
Looking to visit a cave in Modoc National Forest on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Modoc National Forest’s 5
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Last updated: September 11, 2025
Walking across the unshaded scrubland, it's hard to believe there are lush landscapes in the lava tubes just underground. Take a short spur off of Lyons Trail to see down …
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Hopkins Chocolate Cave is one of the most challenging caves in the park. There is one passage that is less than 3 feet high, and deeper areas of the cave …
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Sunshine Cave is a moderately challenging cave to explore, with rough paths and low ceilings. The cave gets its name from two collapsed roof sections that let in sunlight. Travel …
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Sentinel Cave connects all the way through from the upper entrance to a lower entrance. The main path through the cave is among the least challenging in the Lava Beds …
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Hercules Leg Cave is one of the most challenging excursions in the park. Experienced cavers can travel through passages under 2.5 feet high to connect to an exit at Juniper …
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