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Lovelock Cave lies at the end of the Lovelock Cave Scenic Byway, the last few miles of which are down rural gravel road.
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Views along the adjacent mountains on the Lovelock Cave Scenic Byway.
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A single interpretive sign is posted at the trailhead offering a little history about the cave's significance to native cultures.
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The trailhead parking area, overlooking Humboldt Lake.
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Hiking the half-mile trail in a counterclockwise direction leads from the parking area to views over the Humboldt Lake, which at one time covered much of these slopes.
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The trail is easy to follow, though much of it is on short and dusty slopes.
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Another interpretive sign facing the mountains of the Great Basin and the town of Lovelock in the distance.
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Another interpretive sign facing the mountains of the Great Basin and the town of Lovelock in the distance.
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Lovelock Cave viewed from the trail.
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Lovelock Cave viewed from the trail.
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Another interpretive sign and visitor log sit at the cave's entrance.
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A wooden deck inside the cave for shady and cool viewing.
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The wooden deck inside Lovelock Cave.
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The final portion of the trail is a steep narrow walk from the cave back down to the trailhead.