Coronado Cave — Attraction in Arizona

This is one of the best hidden gems for a family adventure in Arizona. Its free and has a paved road the whole way, helpful ranger station, and a cave that almost anyone can walk through unguided to see amazing massive formations. The hike to the mouth of the cave is short but can be a bit much for some people. It's not rocky just steep inclined in some stretches. Young children regularly hike it. Water is a must and do NOT go into any cave system during monsoon season. Even if it's clear skies that can change in minutes and you won't know while in the cave. No pits or holes to fall into. Gloves and hardhat are a smart idea. Especially for children. And bring a camera!!!!! (If you're into caving in rabbit holes there are a few with some gorgeous rewards at the end. No shimmy or side squeezes but lots of belly crawling in muck and drip. Please respect the formations and remember that the straws aren't for drinking soda 😉 ...

What a great experience this was. I couldn't believe my wife went all the way in to the end. Cold outside, warm in the cave. Make sure you have decent lights. We spent about 30 minutes inside gazing about, but the very end is the prize.

The trail first drops down across rock smoothed by others who have entered before us. Then at the bottom it went slightly up, we stayed to the left where you see the cave drop a bit more. Disregard the tube on the right and follow the dirt under a ledge that allows you to continue back. The cave narrows, and then opens up in the final room where the formations are visible. Go all the way to the end to get an up close of a formation and turn your light off to see the faint light coming through a small air shaft.

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I highly recommend this cave!!! It is totally free. It does have a 1/2 mile hike almost all up hill to get to this cave. The parking is only for 7 vehicles. Once to the cave, the opening is the most difficult part about the cave. There, the rocks are a bit slippery, but once u are in, it levels out and goes on for about 1,500 feet. There is a small branch of the cave that was awesome to try. You have to almost crawl. It goes in for about 200 feet. It was great exploring this thing!!! Bring bright...