National Park Service LogoU.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park ServiceNational Park Service
National Park Service: U.S. Department of the InteriorNational Park Service Arrowhead
 
 
Making America's Best Idea Even Better
Oregon Caves National Monument100 years of Discovery
view map
text size:largestlargernormal
printer friendly
Oregon Caves National Monument
Old Growth Trail
The old growth trail.

The old growth trail.

Old Growth Trail Map, 292 KB pdf file

Distance: 0.8 mile (1.3 km) loop
Duration: allow 30 to 45 minutes
Elevation Gain: 200 feet (60 m) above Chateau
Trailhead: archway behind the Visitor Center

This historic Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) trail climbs gradually among oak trees, over marble outcrops and through a grove of spectacular old growth trees. This is an ideal route to take from the Chateau to the main parking lot.

If you do not have the software to view this file, download it.
Horse riders rode about 12 miles to Cave Camp located next to the entrance of Oregon Caves.  

Did You Know?
Up until 1922 the only way to get to Oregon Caves was on a 12 mile trail from the town of Williams, Oregon. Once at Oregon Caves visitors explored the cave and spent the night at a camp outside the entrance to the cave.

Disclaimer Accessibility Privacy Policy FOIA Notices USA.gov

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