Near Boca Cave
Mount Jefferson from the summit of Triangulation Peak with the fire form the 2020 Lionshead fire behind.
Near Boca Cave
Mount Jefferson past the mouth of Boca Cave.
Near Boca Cave
Boca Cave's entrance perfectly frames Mount Jefferson.

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Boca Cave

5.0 (1 Rating)
A steep unmaintained trail leading to Boca Cave for an awesome view of Jefferson.
0.2
mi
Distance
141
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
CaveGeologically SignificantViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.21mi
Distance
141ft
Elevation Gain
193ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
5,418ft
High Point
5,266ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Find this trail from near the summit of Triangulation Peak just north of the old watchtower's location. The dry and dusty trail heads east past some nice campsites before plunging down the eastern face of Triangulation Peak. It's clearly unmaintained through this section, is steep, and loose dirt. Be careful with your footing. The trail curves around the eastern cliff face of the peak on loose rock before turning north. You'll soon come to the mouth of Boca Cave. The trail is super loose here so the last push into the cave might be done as a quasi-scramble.

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