Highlight • Cave
Obsidian Caves
Cycling
5.0
(2)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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Hell's Gate National Park
Tips
Traveler
September 23, 2023
Cycling
Volcanic glass rocks and caves into the lava stream are along the Western bank of the canyon. Chips of obsidian were traditionally used as knifes and arrow heads. Marmot live on the rocks next to the main cave
Traveler
November 4, 2023
Hiking
Volcanic glass is accessible directly off the trail
Traveler
June 12, 2024
Mountain biking
Stone age equivalent of a goldmine: Volcanic glass rocks and caves into the lava stream are along the Western bank of the canyon. Chips of obsidian were traditionally used as knifes and arrow heads. Marmot live on the rocks next to the main cave
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Elevation 2,030 m
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