Plan Your Visit

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

NPS

Ready to spend some time in the canyon or hike the cave trail? We want to help you plan your visit; see operating hours. The visitor center is accessible and offers exhibits about the caves and canyon history.

Hiking the Trail

The trail to the caves provides spectacular views of American Fork Canyon and Utah Valley. It climbs steeply 1,092 feet over 1.5 miles. No baby strollers or wheeled vehicles are allowed on the trail, with wheelchairs being the only exception. The trail is steep and narrow and does not meet the ADA definition of an accessible trail. Local residents regularly hike the trail for fun and fitness. The canyon views are spectacular.

Cave Tours

You must have a cave tour ticket to enter the caves. Tours frequently sell out well in advance. Purchase your cave tour tickets early from Recreation.gov. Tickets go on sale 30 days ahead of time online or by phone by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Learn More

Whether you are coming for a summer picnic or planning on making us part your next vacation, look around this website and use this information. Learn more with our Basic Information and Direction and Transportation page and don't forget to check out our Safety page. Plan on coming to one of our many ranger programs at the visitor center and beyond.