Historic Area

Visit the Historic Area to see the Historic Cabin, built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), which served as the first Park Headquarters. The Historic Entrance to Jewel Cave can be seen with a .25 mile (.4 km) walk down a concrete path from the Historic Cabin. A word of warning, the path has 50 stone stairs built by the CCC that are somewhat uneven, watch your step! When you've finished your walk, enjoy a peaceful picnic in the shade of the Ponderosa Pines nestled in the parking area of the Historic Area.

Details

Activity

Hiking

Visitors can hike to the Historic Entrance or the Historic Cabin. If hiking is not for you, enjoy the quiet picnic area in the shade of towering Ponderosa Pines.

Pets Allowed

No

Pets are allowed in the picnic area and in the parking lots. Pets are not allowed on the trails or in the Historic Cabin.

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

The parking area is only open in the summer months (June to September), but visitors are welcome to park at the Visitor Center and hike to the Historic Area from the main parking lot.

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

At the Historic Area, there is a 4 foot (1.2 m) wide steep gravel path to the Historic Cabin and 50 stone stairs with a railing leading down to the Historic Entrance to Jewel Cave. The Canyons Trail is not accessible.

While pets are prohibited on all trails, service animals are welcome to accompany their handlers along the trails and within the Historic Cabin.