Mammoth Cave
Mammoth Cave
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DebbieR
21 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
We had so much fun. These are not difficult caves to go through. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and I had no problem. There are 3 different caves to go through. I we did all 3. A few parts are small areas that you have to army crawl through but in no way did I ever feel claustrophobic. Only takes a couple hours to do all 3. Bring a head lamp and have a blast.
Written 13 July 2018
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ColinPK
Los Angeles, CA279 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
These are ancient lava tubes. You have to climb down some big rocks before you can explore the caves. Flashlights and sturdy shoes are a must. The park service added a safety gate to be closed during off-season. there are also lots a deer, short walking trails, and a good dirt parking lot.
Written 23 June 2018
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DukeClay
Washington, UT145 contributions
Mar 2017
Both ends are wide open, but to crawl through to the other side (-100 yards) will require a crawl. Bring a flash light for few minute you'd need one. You can see daylight on either side.
Written 6 January 2018
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stark380
Las Vegas, NV9 contributions
Oct 2017 • Solo
Its really a lava tube, bring you flashlights, and shoes that can get muddy. they added a nice dirt parking area and picknic tables the last few years.
Written 1 November 2017
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Suzanne K
Kilauea, HI44 contributions
Sept 2017 • Family
This site is lava tubes which are accessed from a central opening where the ceiling fell in, set in a pine forest. Two of the tubes have small openings that you can shimmy out of rather than returning the way you came in. One of these has a relatively flat floor and is maybe a couple hundred yards long to the other end ranging from about 6 to 3 feet high..The largest tube is about twice as long has & has a high ceiling and is quite large with the floor mostly covered in rocks. This cave is closed in the fall and winter to protect the bats which hibernate there. You crawl through a small opening set in bars to provide access during the summer. This is an unimproved site other than the parking, bat protection and signage in the parking area.. Very easy to experience total darkness if you turn off your light.
Written 10 September 2017
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NorthWashOutfitters
Blanding, UT22 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
We visited this site with our family of about 30 kids and adults. We all enjoyed romping around in the caves and exploring. The site was not well set up, I expected a bit more organization, but that was not a factor in the experience. Once we realized what the situation was, it was good. I enjoyed not having people telling us where to go and where to stand. I wish there was some more historical information for the site somehow listed. We had fun and enjoyed this site as a family.
Written 4 September 2017
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livingwasatch
Salt Lake City, UT240 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
We've been spending lots of time in Southern Utah and this is the kids' favorite so far. It is different and exciting to explore these lava tubes. There are 5 entrances so you can go through one set and find the next! Some parts inside you can stand, but to make it through you will definitely need to belly crawl over rocks in awkward positions. Make sure to bring a flashlight (or phone)!
Written 15 August 2017
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jkjkmore
Jupiter, FL59 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
This is a really good find, not crowded! You have to climb down into the cave, and then once in, you are crouched for most of the time. Be prepared - we had one great headlamps and two small flashlights. Wish we all had headlamps.
We did not go to the end of the lava tube, but I was told it was not too far from where we stopped.
Be prepared for drive over washboard roads with ATV's jumping on and off the road. It is worth the drive.
We did not go to the end of the lava tube, but I was told it was not too far from where we stopped.
Be prepared for drive over washboard roads with ATV's jumping on and off the road. It is worth the drive.
Written 13 August 2017
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Time4Me2Be
6 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
I have been to many Caves, these are very unique. After reading that they are Lava Tubes, I was even more impressed. Remember to bring a flash light or head lamp. Our little ones had fun shouting and listening for an Echo.
Written 8 July 2017
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Krista E
Las Vegas, NV181 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Mammoth Caves are not so mammoth. I was a little disappointed. Cool that there are caves in the area but after visiting Carlsbad Caverns, I was expecting the caves to be a little bigger than they are.
Written 26 June 2017
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