“One does not simply walk into Mordor.
Its Black Gates are guarded by more than just Orcs.
There is evil there that does not sleep, and the Great Eye is ever watchful.
It is a barren wasteland, riddled with fire and ash and dust,
the very air you breathe is a poisonous fume.
Not with ten thousand men could you do this. It is folly.”
– Boromir, The Lord of the Rings
The lava tubes at Snow Canyon State Park are types of caves that were created by lava. There are a few different trails you can take to get the lava tubes. To get there you can take the Butterfly trail, the Lava Flow trail, or string together a few different connecting trails like we did if you want a longer hike. It’s a bit spooky exploring inside the caves. I felt like I was in Mordor. If you check these out, make sure you take the necessary safety precautions and don’t forget flashlights/headlamps!
