Batty Pass Caves

Batty Pass Caves were carved out of the rock by two brothers, Bill and Cliff Lichtenhahn in the 1950s and 1960s. The brothers created table tops checkerboards, and other articles out of petrified wood, jasper and other stone. Of the three caves, two were used as workshops and one as living quarters. Today, the caves contain the remains of old beds, a boat, shelves, and machinery. An old, rusted out car sits in front. On the opposite side of the Hole-in-the-rock Road from the turn off to Spooky and Peek-a-boo you'll see a turn off heading south to the Batty Pass Caves. This 1 or 2 mile dirt road is navigable for most vehicles.  These shallow caves were dug out of the hillside by a couple of German rock hounding brothers in the 50s and 60s. Much of their equipment and furniture is still there. Besides taking an hour or so to explore this interesting area (and throwing rocks at the old rusted car), many people camp around and even right in the caves. Kids love this place. If you are in the area it is worth including in your itinerary.