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Oregon Caves National Monument
Cliff Nature Trail
Marble outcroppings on the Cliff Nature trail.

Marble outcroppings on the Cliff Nature trail.

Cliff Nature Trail Map, 88 KB pdf file

Distance (from the cave exit): 0.7 mile (1.1 km)
Duration: allow 30 minutes to 1 hour
Elevation Gain: 75 feet (23 m) from cave exit
Trailhead: cave trail exit

Distance (from the cave entrance): 1.0 mile (1.6 km)
Duration: allow 45 minutes to 1 hour
Elevation Gain: 300 feet (90 m) from the Chateau
Trailhead: follow the pave path past the cave entrance

Description: This is the most popular trail at the Monument passing over marble rock outcrops, through Douglas fir / Grand fir forest, and offering spectacular panoramas. The trail climbs up over part of the mountain the cave is located in. You will be rewarded in the middle of the hike with a great vista point where most of the monument valley can be seen. There are also interpretive panels along the trail to provide information about the surroundings.

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Old growth trees at Oregon Caves National Monument  

Did You Know?
Fire suppression on the monument for the past century changes the environment of Oregon Caves. It reduces the amount and alters the chemistry of the water entering the cave.

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Last Updated: April 28, 2009 at 20:16 EST