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Lake Lenore Caves

A short climb to shallow caves in the basalt cliffs above Lake Lenore, carved by the same Ice Age floods that shaped the Tri-Cities.

What to do

  • Hike the roughly 1.5-mile round trip to a string of caves along the cliff.
  • Look down on Lake Lenore and the coulee from the cave mouths.

Getting there

Know before you go

  • A Discover Pass is required.
  • The trail is rocky with some scrambling; wear real shoes.
  • Rattlesnakes are common in warm weather.

Official information

Washington State Parks: Lake Lenore Caves · Washington Trails Association

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