Old Caves Crater Explained

Old Caves Crater
Other Name:Cave Hill
Doney Hill
Sheep Hill[1]
Map:Arizona#USA
Location:Coconino County, Arizona
Elevation Ft:7183
Prominence Ft:423

Old Caves Crater is a cinder cone located in Coconino National Forest, near Flagstaff, Arizona. Its name comes from the numerous small caves on the slopes of the cinder cone. A forest of new growth ponderosa pines cover the lower slopes of the cone, while a pinyon-juniper forest covers the upper slopes. A trail leads to the top of Old Caves Crater, providing views of the San Francisco Peaks and the surrounding area. In the 14th century, Native Americans built a settlement adjacent to the crater.[2] [3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. 32493 . Cave Hill Crater . 2018-06-28.
  2. Web site: Old Caves Crater . www.peakbagger.com. 2018-06-21.
  3. News: Arizona hike: Old Caves Crater, Flagstaff. azcentral. 2018-06-21. en.
  4. News: The wondrous portals of Old Caves Crater in Doney Park. Muller. Seth. Arizona Daily Sun. 2018-06-21. en.