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Mammoth Cave National ParkMatt Bransford leading a group into Mammoth Cave, circa 1920
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Mammoth Cave National Park
Frozen Niagara Tour
 
Drapery Room on Frozen Niagara Tour
Gary Berdeaux
See amazing formations on the Frozen Niagara Tour.

Duration:  1¼ hours
Walking Distance: ¼ mile, round trip
Sells Out at: 39 visitors
Restroom Available? No
Description: Depart by bus and journey over the top of the cave to the Frozen Niagara Entrance. This entrance, created in 1924, makes it possible to see this decorative area of the cave. Walk through this fairyland of formations to learn how travertine is formed. Descend steps under the Frozen Niagara formation to visit the Drapery Room. This trip is ideal for people who want a short introduction to Mammoth Cave.
Landmarks Seen: Frozen Niagara Entrance, Rainbow Dome, Crystal Lake, Frozen Niagara flowstone formation; Drapery Room
Elevation Change:  Approximately 50 feet at Drapery Room
Number of Stairs:  13, an additional 98 are optional
Steep Hill Climbs? No, short ramp at entrance/exit
Restrictions: General restrictions apply; best suited for very slow walkers, visitors who use canes for walking support, and visitors with small children and infants

Special Notice: This complete route is also viewed on the Frozen Niagara and Grand Avenue Tours.

Formerly known as the Travertine Tour

 

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Did You Know? - Mammoth Cave is the world's longest known cave.  

Did You Know?
Mammoth Cave is the world's longest known cave. In fact it is so long that if the second and third longest caves in the world were joined together, Mammoth Cave would still be the planet's longest cave and have nearly 100 miles left over!

Last Updated: December 27, 2007 at 14:04 EST