Raymond Klass

New York Subway

Duration:  2 hours
Walking Distance:  ¾ mile
Sells Out at:  114 visitors
Restroom Available?  No
Description:  This trip begins with a bus ride over the top of the cave to the New Entrance. Discovered in the 1920’s, it opened a whole new way to see Mammoth Cave. Descend 280 steps through impressive pits, domes, and a few narrow openings. Arriving 250 feet below ground you will be rewarded with large passages and underground hills. Follow your guide to the Frozen Niagara formation discovered in 1923. From Frozen Niagara to the cave exit you will pass through one of the most decorative and photographed areas of Mammoth Cave.

Sections of the tour have confining spaces and heights. Those with claustrophobia and/or acrophobia may have difficulty.

Landmarks Seen:  New Entrance, Roosevelt's Dome, Silo Pit, Grand Central Station, Big Break, Fairy Ceiling, Flat Ceiling, Frozen Niagara flowstone formation, Frozen Niagara Tour Route
Elevation Change:  250 feet
Number of Stairs:  500, nearly 200 descended inside New Entrance
Steep Hill Climbs?  Yes
Restrictions:  General restrictions apply; backpack infant carriers not allowed inside New Entrance

Special Notice:  This tour includes the complete Frozen Niagara Tour route and limited sections of the Grand Avenue Tour.

Formerly known as the Frozen Niagara Tour