Gypsum formations resembling snowballs cling to the ceiling of a cave passageway.

Cleaveland Avenue Cave Tour

Mammoth Cave National Park

  • Every day at 1:45 PM from March 28, 2025 to April 19, 2025
  • Fees apply

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Advanced reservations are strongly recommended as tours often sell out.

For nearly two centuries, Cleaveland Avenue has attracted people from all over the world to see its sparkling walls of gypsum and unique tube-shaped passages. Evidence of early visitors can still be seen on the walls and ceiling of some of its most famous places. In the event the elevator is not available due to unforeseen circumstances, the tour retraces the route and ascends the near 200 stairs back out of the cave. 

Please note: This tour exits the cave by elevator. In the event the elevator is not available due to unforeseen circumstances, the tour retraces the route and ascends the near 200 stairs back out of the cave.

Duration:  2 hours      (2.5 hours without elevator)
Distance:  1 miles      (2 miles without elevator)
Total Stairs:  200       (400 stairs without elevator)
Difficulty:  Moderate   (Difficult without elevator)
Ages:   All Ages.  Individuals under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult age 18 years or older.
Restrooms:  Yes
Tickets available for each tour time:  38

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Fees

$30 Adult, $24 Youth, $7.50 Child, $15 Senior Pass Holder, $15 Access Pass Holder

Location

This tour departs from the Mammoth Cave National Park Visitor Center.

Latitude and Longitude 37.187022, -86.101071

Schedule

Days:

Every day

Dates:

March 28, 2025 to April 19, 2025

Time:

1:45 PM

Duration:

2 hours

Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your tour time.

Event Type

  • Guided Tour
Tags: mammoth cave, mammoth cave national park, ranger-guided tour, cave tours