Earn Your Russell Cave B.A.R.K Ranger Badge

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We don’t want to leave any members of the family out, so pets are welcome at Russell Cave. Bring your furry friends along with you on your visit and be sure to follow the rules of the park. Doing so makes you eligible to earn your very on Russell Cave B.A.R.K. Ranger tag. Check out our website to learn more about the program and how you can experience Russell Cave with your four-legged friend.

Details

Duration

5-120 Minutes

This program lasts for the duration of your visit, just be sure to check in the park ranger before you leave.

Activity

Junior Ranger Program

Pets Allowed

Yes

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

The front entrance to the visitor center building has a steep incline and narrow doorway. For better access using a wheelchair, it is recommended that visitors use the rear entrance that has a more mild incline.  
The boardwalk path travels from the Visitor Center to the cave shelter.  While wheeled items such as wheelchairs and strollers can travel the whole trail, be aware that there are some steeper portions of the path that may require extra effort to roll along. 
The asphalt that paves the hiking trail was placed in the 1960’s and is therefore broken up in several places along the path that require maneuvering over rocky terrain. The overall elevation gain is about 400 feet with steep switchbacks. Moss regularly grows on the trail and can make the path slippery throughout the year.