Located within Lava
Beds National Monument, the 0.4 mile Heppe Ice Cave Trail begins under
tall pine trees and continues to the Heppe Cave which has large openings at
both ends.
Directions:
Heppe Cave Trail is located on the road to Mammoth Crater, 2.2 miles from
the main park road.
To reach Lava Beds National Monument:
From the I-5 corridor, take U.S. 97 north at Weed
to a right turn on California Hwy. 161, also known as Stateline Road, as
shown by large signs. Travel east on CA 161 through the Lower Klamath
National Wildlife Refuge to Hill Road. Turn right on Hill road at the West
End Grocery Store, following monument signs. Travel south on Hill Road 10
miles until you enter Lava Beds National Monument
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