When: September 2nd, , 2022
10 am
Where: Boulder Cave (Naches, Washington)
From Naches, WA take Highway 12W for 4.4 miles and continue onto Highway 410 W and follow for another 25 miles past the community of Cliffdell. Then turn left on Forest Road 1704/Old River Road, cross bridge over Naches River, take a right and follow the road to the end.
Ages: All ages
Cost: FREE / $5.00 park No Discovery Pass needed.
Boulder Cave Trail #962 is a 1.5 mile round trip trail with approximately 400 feet of elevation gain beginning at the parking lot of the day use picnic area. It climbs gradually to a trail loop going to the cave entrance. The trail meanders through a 330 foot basalt rock cave with Devil creek flowing alongside.
Boulder Cave trail is a highly used trail leading to the cave. The trail is dirt and becomes rougher as you descend into the canyon at the cave entrance. From the parking area the trail leads uphill for 3/4 mile. The hardest part of hike is walking up the trail from the cave exit.
Recent high water washed a lot of material off the cave trail and left it rough. Don't attempt going through the cave without a flashlight and watch your step. Strollers not recommended.
The recent outbreak of White Nose Syndrome in the east has left millions of bats dead. Every precaution is being taken to protect the bats across the nation from the deadly fungus. Boulder Cave has been identified as one show cave of high concern. Everyone can do their part by staying on the trail and avoiding contact with the interior walls.
Around the end of June 2016, visitors can expect to be asked to brush off their shoes on a turf mat and boot brush immediately prior to entering the cave and upon exiting.
*Good Hiking Shoes a must.
Questions? Contact Lavinia (509) 985-6803 or yakimahomeschoolers@gmail.com
Registration Closes: Aug. 29th
