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Timpanogos
Cave National Monument 
(NPS
Photo) Timpanogos Cave National
Monument sits high in the Wasatch Mountains (The
Uinta National Forest). The cave system consists of three
spectacularly decorated caverns. Each cavern has unique colors and
formations. Helictites and anthodites are just a few of the many dazzling
formations to be found in the many chambers. As visitors climb to the cave
entrance, on a hike gaining over 1,000 feet in elevation, they are offered
incredible views of American Fork Canyon.
Cave Tours: Cave tours will begin on May 9,
2003 and will be offered on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only in May. A
full tour schedule (7 days a week) will resume in June 2003. National Park
Rangers guide visitors on hour-long, interpretative tours through the
caves. Tours are conducted throughout the day, during the cave tour
season, with a limit of twenty people per tour. The cave entrance is a 1.5
mile walk from the visitor center and rises 1,065 feet (324.6m), it is
considered a strenuous hike. For safety, pets and wheeled vehicles (baby
strollers) are not allowed on the cave trail. Allow three hours round trip
for the hike and cave tour and come prepared with hiking shoes, a light
jacket or sweatshirt (cave temperatures are forty-five degrees), and
plenty of drinking water. The Introduction to Caving Tour is a special
tour introducting visitors to the sport of caving. For more information
call, 801-756-5238. Picnic Areas and Nature Trail: Picnic facilities and a
1/4 mile nature walk are available in the monument. Fishing: Fishing is
permitted in the American Fork River with a valid Utah fishing license.
Surrounding Area: Many recreational
opportunities are available in the area, including, backpacking, day
hikes, camping, scenic drives, snowmobiling, cross country skiing,
rockclimbing, and horseback riding.
Camping is available at several locations
in the Uinta
National Forest.
Click
here for hotel reservations in Provo UT, just minutes from the
Timpanogos National Monument.
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