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Caves and Cave Trail Closed for the Season

The caves and cave trail are closed and are expected to reopen May 2012.
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Welcome to Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Timpanogos Cave National Monument sits high in the Wasatch Mountains. The cave system consists of three spectacularly decorated caverns. Helictites and anthodites are just a few of the many dazzling formations to be found in the many chambers. As visitors climb to the cave entrance, on a hike gaining over 1,000 ft in elevation, they are offered incredible views of American Fork Canyon

 

 
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Ranger Programs

Ranger programs are a great way to expand your exploration of Timpanogos Cave National Monument. A variety of interpretive programs, including cave tours, are offered during the summer (May through September)

 
Ranger Andy Armstong removes tunnel fill debris to restore Lower Passage in Timpanogos Cave back to a natural state.

Science & Resource Management

The Science and Resource Management division is working to preserve your monument's resources. "Like" us on Facebook today and see what we've been up to!

 
 

Write to

R.R. 3 Box 200
American Fork, Utah 84003

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Phone

Visitor Center
(801) 756-5238

Headquarters
(801) 756-5239

Fax

(801) 756-5661

Climate

During the summer, weather in northern Utah is generally sunny with high temperatures reaching around 95 degrees fahrenheit.  At times the weather in the canyon can be unpredictable and visitors should be ready for all conditions throughout the year.  Elevation at the visitor center is 5,500 feet, 6,700 feet at the cave entrance. In the summer, fierce afternoon thunderstorms are not uncommon.
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Helictite

Did You Know?
Timpanogos Cave is known for its high concentration of helictites - a spiraling cave formation that seems to defy gravity. Helictites are formed when calcite crystals and dissolved impurities are forced out of a tiny central canal in the helictite by hydrostatic pressure.

Last Updated: December 15, 2011 at 13:47 MST

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