Top 16 Caves カスケード山脈での

Back when the Santiam Wagon Road was in use (between 1865 and 1939), House Rock offered temporary shelter during storms. This massive stone forms a natural cave. Giant old growth trees surround this interesting spot on the old wagon road. Definitely worth taking some time to check it out.

Cougar Mountain Park spans nearly 3,000 acres, featuring over thirty-five miles of fantastic trails winding through second-growth forests, streams, wetlands, cliffs, and historical mining caves. There are breathtaking views throughout the park of the Cascade Mountains, Lake Sammamish, Bellevue and Seattle, along with other more secluded areas, which are ideal for spending time surrounded by nature away from the fast pace of the city. Most trails are mainly for hikers; however, some allow horseback riding, so keep an eye out for equestrians as you explore this beautiful area.

Hiking among towering moss-covered rocks with small caves to either side is a bit creepy, but it's worth the visit! It's not very well marked, but you have stairs to one side if you don't want to walk in between the rocks. There's a wooden fence blocking off an unsafe path between rocks, so if you see that, you're in the right place.

In the early spring, the rushing waters of the Rogue River may obscure the features of Natural Bridge - where the waters briefly dip underground as they roar through a lava tube. The gate remains closed until early spring; you may have to hike in from the road if this is the case.

You can find Boca Cave by taking a short spur trail near the summit of Triangulation Peak. The cave offers some pretty cool views from the entrance and is actually a pretty wide shelter in itself once you start walking through it. If you've already gone up the slopes of Triangulation Peak, this is worth a visit.

You can find Boca Cave by taking a short spur trail near the summit of Triangulation Peak. The cave offers some pretty cool views from the entrance and is actually a pretty wide shelter in itself once you start walking through it. If you've already run up the slopes of Triangulation Peak, this is worth a visit.

This natural bridge isn't like ones you may have seen elsewhere. Rather than being cut through the erosive action of the river, this "bridge" is actually an ancient lava tube that the river flows through for about 200 feet.

This natural bridge isn't like ones you may have seen elsewhere. Rather than being cut through the erosive action of the river, this "bridge" is actually an ancient lava tube that the river flows through for about 200 feet.