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Mammoth Cave National Park
New Entrance Tour
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| Raymond Klass | | New York Subway |
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Duration: 2 hours
Walking Distance: ¾ mile
Sells Out at: 118 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.
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
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Did You Know?
Creatures that spend their entire lives in Mammoth Cave adapt to the dark world. Some types of cave fish, for example, do not grow eyes – supporting these extra unnecessary organs would consume precious energy in their nutrient-poor environment.
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Last Updated: July 22, 2008 at 13:37 EST |