Don't wear warm clothes because it is a hard hike underground, and you will quickly overheat. Needing extra lights is no joke. It is pitch black in there, and it takes a long time to hike over the uneven floor. You will need your hands from time to time, so multiple headlamps is a really good idea. Make sure all your lights have fresh batteries before you start.
I have photo's of ghosts in there! The ending point where you turn around, is where the cave was purposely collapsed (blasted closed) due to people getting lost in there. A few died in there as well. If you look behind some of the cracks in the walls, you'll see ice. Totally awesome to experience! Thank you for showing this!
Hey Scotty, I forwarded the link to this video to my son Mark in Chandler, who graduated from NAU and is a geologist. He's been through the 'tube' of course, but I have not, and I need to make a trek up there. Regards to Megan, good to see her enjoying you trips out.
Wow, Scotty! I haven't been in that cave since the 70s! Great video! Congratulations on getting engaged to Meghan. We look forward to your future travels together. Good luck! I absolutely love your channel! The information you give everyone really makes you feel like you understand where you are at and the history of the area. Keep up the great work!
In 2021, my wife and I drove from our home in south Texas to do some overlanding in AZ. We spent six weeks driving trails found on your website. We had an awesome time. Thank you for providing the information.
Nice to see you have a companion to join you on your treks. Looks like you will be refitting your vehicle and adding additional equipment for the new partnership. Great video and enjoyed the information on the Lava River Cave. Thanks for sharing.
My brothers and I used to hike that several times every summer back in the 80s now I’ve heard that’s a human toilet. Used to be low key and now i’ve heard it’s ruined.
On my trip across the painted desert on Search and Rescue training, passing by chocolate falls, I looped back to do the tube, then through the volcano field to the north. Nice video!
It was a great spot, I live near the area and used to frequently visit. Now it’s full of people all the time which I wouldn’t mind if people didn’t use the cave as a bathroom
@@Fireman0418 honestly last time I went I didn’t smell anything but I did overhear some people bragging about peeing in the back of the cave and honestly kinda lost interest in returning. I should check it out again
Cool to see you drove a car, I maxed out my civic in northern az and am looking for a higher clearance vehicle but… this looks great. If I can get there on a Monday or Tuesday to avoid people. Lol
Pro photographer here. I am going to Flagstaff today, I think I might add this to my shot list for work. Question, how long did it take to get to the end? Was there any splits along the way that I need to be aware of? I do not want to go down a side cave and end up in a Mr Ballen video haha. thank you!
Ah, I remember this place. I went there when I was a little kid and got my foot stuck between a couple rocks. I thought I was gonna be stuck in the lava tube. Obviously I wasn’t.
Don't wear warm clothes because it is a hard hike underground, and you will quickly overheat. Needing extra lights is no joke. It is pitch black in there, and it takes a long time to hike over the uneven floor. You will need your hands from time to time, so multiple headlamps is a really good idea. Make sure all your lights have fresh batteries before you start.
I have photo's of ghosts in there! The ending point where you turn around, is where the cave was purposely collapsed (blasted closed) due to people getting lost in there. A few died in there as well. If you look behind some of the cracks in the walls, you'll see ice. Totally awesome to experience! Thank you for showing this!
Hey Scotty, I forwarded the link to this video to my son Mark in Chandler, who graduated from NAU and is a geologist. He's been through the 'tube' of course, but I have not, and I need to make a trek up there. Regards to Megan, good to see her enjoying you trips out.
Wow, Scotty! I haven't been in that cave since the 70s! Great video! Congratulations on getting engaged to Meghan. We look forward to your future travels together. Good luck! I absolutely love your channel! The information you give everyone really makes you feel like you understand where you are at and the history of the area. Keep up the great work!
In 2021, my wife and I drove from our home in south Texas to do some overlanding in AZ. We spent six weeks driving trails found on your website. We had an awesome time. Thank you for providing the information.
Boys and I were there Saturday! I’ve been going there since the 70, I’ve never seen so many people!
Nice to see you have a companion to join you on your treks. Looks like you will be refitting your vehicle and adding additional equipment for the new partnership. Great video and enjoyed the information on the Lava River Cave. Thanks for sharing.
Went there 4 or 5 years ago..I crawled into the very end point..layed there and smoked a bowl.
Nice scumbag.
My brothers and I used to hike that several times every summer back in the 80s now I’ve heard that’s a human toilet. Used to be low key and now i’ve heard it’s ruined.
On my trip across the painted desert on Search and Rescue training, passing by chocolate falls, I looped back to do the tube, then through the volcano field to the north. Nice video!
nice to know the area is still relatively pristine. used to go there often when I attended NAU in the late 80's.
What time of the year did you go?
It was a great spot, I live near the area and used to frequently visit. Now it’s full of people all the time which I wouldn’t mind if people didn’t use the cave as a bathroom
I haven’t been for a few years does it smell in there now
@@Fireman0418 honestly last time I went I didn’t smell anything but I did overhear some people bragging about peeing in the back of the cave and honestly kinda lost interest in returning. I should check it out again
Thanks fir sharing. Always look furward to your videos.
Have seen ice at the end of this cave. Definitely bring more than one light per person.
Cool to see you drove a car, I maxed out my civic in northern az and am looking for a higher clearance vehicle but… this looks great. If I can get there on a Monday or Tuesday to avoid people. Lol
ah it's been awhile since iv been there, think i should check it out again someday when i have more time to drive up to flagstaff
An under appreciated spot. So cool. Last time I was there I slipped and broke four ribs.
Sheesh I guess I’ll take it easy if I end up going, long way to the ER
Ouch!
Pro photographer here. I am going to Flagstaff today, I think I might add this to my shot list for work. Question, how long did it take to get to the end? Was there any splits along the way that I need to be aware of? I do not want to go down a side cave and end up in a Mr Ballen video haha. thank you!
Ah, I remember this place. I went there when I was a little kid and got my foot stuck between a couple rocks. I thought I was gonna be stuck in the lava tube.
Obviously I wasn’t.
Congratulations!
Its wild that lava tubes on the Moon and Mars are even bigger
SECRET TUNNEL
yes,
Nice
58°
I’m claustrophobic so I wouldn’t be able to do this, so thanks for this video
Fiancée?!
DO NOT GET MARRIED!
Warning, you are much better off keeping her as girlfriend.
Dont project your shitty life onto other people