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You will see this "trailhead" on the left-hand side of the road. You can stroll along this scenic flume trail as well but it is NOT the way to the caves.
START HERE!
The flume trail dead ends at this collection of old machinery and single metal building. To continue on the dirt trail to the caves, walk past the building and you will see a trail leading up and slightly to the left. Take it!
The trail begins with a slight incline but quickly evens out. After several minutes of walking, you should see this pretzel tree to your right - it is a helpful indicator (though one we did not create) that you are on the right path.
While the many excellent Butte Creek Canyon trails are lovely to explore, their intersections can be difficult to navigate. In heading to the caves there are two places where the trail intersects in a slightly tilted "x" or "t" shape (depending on h
YOU SEE THIS ROCK TO YOUR RIGHT. While there is no doubt that you will see several rocks throughout the course of this excursion, the trail passes directly by THIS ROCK on your right-hand side. Previously, there was a telephone pole to the left of
The boulder mentioned above has been marked with cairn by a fellow hiker.
As noted, the trail is less well marked as you get closer to the caves. While it is faint, it is visible. Continue to follow it as it makes its way through the brush.
Follow the trail through the brush and begin to look up. You should be able to see the caves. There will be a rocky ledge to your left. Explore along the ledge until you find an area where you feel comfortable climbing up into the caves. Be warned:
A view of the first two caves taken from below.
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The first two caves are the most accessible and the views are majestic. The first time I visited them, we stopped after the second cave. On the most recent trek, my friend and I noticed that the trail continued (as seen here). It is even more faint
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