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Timpanogos Cave National Monument
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A soda straw with a drop of water clinging on-but not for long. With every drop the formation grows a little. Soda straws can get plugged up and eventually turn into stalactites.

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A soda straw with a drop of water clinging on- but not for long. With every drop the formation grows a little.

Timpanogos Cave is the park's main resource.  The cave system is uniquely known for its high abundance of helictites, its coloration in its formations, its display of fault-controlled passages, its alpine surroundings, and its unique history.  

The 1-1/2 mile long paved trail with a 1,092 feet elevation gain to the cave is also a popular attraction. The trail provides spectacular views of the geology of the American Fork Canyon and the expanding cities of the Utah Valley.

Although the park is only 250 acres, it has a respectable diversity in wildlife.  The park has sightings recorded for 55 mammal species, 2 fish species, 51 bird species, and 4 reptile species. 
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Last Updated: December 27, 2011 at 15:53 MST