Arizona · Hiking · Near Kachina Village

Old Caves

Old CavesPhoto: deborah.soltesz, Public Domain Dedication (CC0) (via Flickr)
6.9 mi
round trip
367 ft
climb
7,177 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jul, Sep
best months

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Coconino National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Coconino National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Old Caves is a 6.92-mile out-and-back trail in Arizona with 367 feet of elevation gain. The route follows a straightforward out-and-back pattern.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    RV Park Flagstaff

    Campground

    Campground · 1.6 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Mary's Cafe

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 3 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Museum of Northern Arizona Research Center

    Museum

    On your way back · 8 mi

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  • Best time to go · May–Jul, Sep

    Best time to visit Old Caves

    Best months: May–July and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      44° / 13°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      47° / 16°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      54° / 21°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      61° / 27°

      4 wet

    5. May

      70° / 34°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 42°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 49°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 47°

      14 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 40°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 28°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 18°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      44° / 12°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sunset Crater Nm, AZ, 6.9 mi away at 6,980 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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