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Old Caves Crater
Cave Hill
Doney Hill
Sheep Hill
Old Caves Crater is located in Arizona
Old Caves Crater
Old Caves Crater
Location in Arizona
Old Caves Crater is located in the United States
Old Caves Crater
Old Caves Crater
Location in the United States
Highest point
Elevation 7,183 ft (2,189 m)
Prominence 423 ft (129 m)
Geography
Location Coconino County, Arizona

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. The elevation of the cinder cone is 7183 ft (2189 m) and the prominence is 423 ft (129 m). A forest of new growth ponderosa pines cover the lower slopes of Old Caves Crater, while a pinyon-juniper forest covers the upper slopes. A trail leads to the top of Old Caves Crater, giving great views of the San Francisco Peaks and the surrounding area. In the 14th century, Native Americans built a settlement on top of Old Caves Crater. The remains of the settlement can be found on top of Old Caves Crater.

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