📜 Subterranean site in Mojave National Preserve, a basaltic lava tube.🔍 Formed by molten lava, it features natural skylights illuminating the dark cavern. # Why Go🌊 Encounter a fascinating volcanic phenomenon✨ Dust glints in natural skylights, creating spotlights🚶‍♀️ Shaded respite from the desert sun⛰️ Touch walls formed by cooled lava, a tactile reminder of volatile past # Why Avoid⚠️ Unpaved, rough Aiken Mine Road requires high-clearance vehicle (road can be sandy and washboard)🚧 Low ceiling and loose rocks in the tube may require crawling🚫 No bathrooms, pit toilets, or trash cans available🐍 Watch for snakes in the area # Tips💡 Bring a light source for exploring inside the tube🚗 Check road conditions at go.nps.gov/MojaveRoads before your visit🗑️ Pack everything out # 🅿️ ParkingPrimitive circular parking area at the end of Aiken Mine Road, about 300 yards from the lava tube entrance.