TIMPANOGOS CAVE

TIMPANOGOS CAVE HIKE

It's a blessing from God to have good friends, a beautiful day, a hike to a cave and a picnic by a stream. Inside the cave are a few narrow places, where you have to duck down or squeeze through. There are three caves you will pass through and Timpanogos is the best.

TIMPANOGOS CAVE NATIONAL MONUMENT

DESCRIPTION: All ages enjoy hiking up to the cave on this paved trail. The trail has steep exposure, so watch your kids closely. There are benches to sit down too. 

BRING A FLASHLIGHT

The cave tour lasts about 1 hour. It is 45 degrees inside so make sure you weat a jacket.

TIGHT PLACES

GEAR: Bring water, energy snacks, camera, jacket, and a small flashlight.We recommend a small fanny pack. Do not bring a big day pack, because you will have to wear it over your belly for the cave tour. You can drink water in the cave, but you cannot eat anything inside.

STALACTITES AND STALAGMITES

END OF TOUR

HIKE DOWN TRAIL
DO NOT STOP ON THE RED LINE

RATINGS: Moderate

HIKE TIME: 3 hours

MILEAGE: 3.5 miles total

ELEVATION GAIN: 1,092' 

RESTROOMS: At the Visitor Center and near the cave.

AMERICAN FORK CANYON FEE: per vehicle or you use your National Recreation Pass. 

TIMPANOGOS CAVE ~ Recreation.gov for online reservation tickets.

DIRECTIONS ~ from SLC

Drive south on I-15, take exit 284, drive east to American Fork Canyon to Alpine Loop Rd.

PICNIC IN AMERICAN FORK CANYON