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Twisty helictites growing off a stalactite

Timpanogos Cave is filled with twisting helictites and other beautiful formations

Visitors gaze at delicate cave formations in Timpanogos Cave's Chimes Chamber

Timpanogos Cave's beautiful Chimes Chamber is filled with delicate cave formations

Two cavers look at large formations in Hansen Cave

Cavers on the Introduction to Caving Tour admire magnificent formations.

Utah Valley beyond the steep cliffs and fir trees of American Fork Canyon

The scenic view from the trail to the caves is one people often remember.

White-orange quartzite surrounded by greenery stands against a blue sky

The trail to the cave leads the hiker past layer after layer of geologic time

Physical Address:

2038 W. Alpine Loop Road

American Fork, UT 84003

Mailing Address:

2038 W. Alpine Loop Road

American Fork, UT 84003

contact-details

Phone Number: (801)756-5239 Voice

Email Address: tica_info@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Timed Entry Reservation - Location: $12.00

Open seasonally depending on weather. Caves cannot be accessed without a ticket. Tickets are between $2.00 and $12.00 depending on age and are 50% off for the passholder only with a Senior or Access Pass. This tour spends 55 minutes inside of the cave system with a ranger walking along a 1/3 mile trail. There are multiple stairs and places you must bend and twist. Visitors on this tour will see Hansen Cave, Middle Cave, and Timpanogos Cave.

Timed Entry Reservation - Location: $17.00

Open seasonally depending on weather. Caves cannot be accessed without a ticket. Spend an hour inside the Timpanogos Cave System with a ranger on a lantern guided tour. Discover what early explorers experienced as they traveled through the dark passages of the cave. Hear stories of early exploration and marvel at the cave’s geology by the glow of your lantern and experience the caves in a way that hasn't been done in decades. This tour is limited to those 7 years of age and older.

Timed Entry Reservation - Location: $22.00

Open seasonally depending on weather. Caves cannot be accessed without a ticket. With a helmet and headlamp you are ready to experience Hansen Cave in its natural state. With a ranger, you'll scramble and sometimes even crawl on the trail leading to Hansen Cave Lake, along the same route Martin Hansen conducted tours in the late 1800s. The tour is considered strenuous. Must be 14 years of age or older to participate.

Entrance Passes

The 2024 opening date for cave tours will be posted once it has been determined. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and bend to enter beautifully decorated rooms. Learn the science behind formations and hear stories of cave exploration and preservation. Experience and discover as you go – geologic mysteries await

park designation:National Monument

Directions:

From I-15: Take Exit 284 (Alpine-Highland exit), turn east on State Highway 92 and proceed ten miles (16km) to the monument. UT 40 or U.S. 189: Travel UT 189 through Provo Canyon, west on Orem 800 North (UT 52). After 2.4 miles turn right on State Street UT- 89. After 3.8 miles, turn onto Pleasant Grove 100 East (UT 146). Stay on this road for almost five miles, as it turns in Canyon Road and takes you to the mouth of American Fork Canyon. Turn right up American Fork Canyon to visitor center.

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Directions

Operating Hours:

Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Picnic areas and Canyon Nature Trail are open year round (weather permitting). For up to date information, visit https://www.nps.gov/tica.

Weather Information:

Although inside the caves its always 43-48 F, temperatures on the cave trail can range from the 30s up to above 100 degrees F, depending on time of year. Carrying drinking water is a necessity, especially in summer. In the mountains, weather sometimes presents interesting challenges. The cave and cave trail do not close due to rain, unless that rain is heavy enough to bring rockfall. They will close due to high winds/rockfall, or in lightning storms. Call the visitor center if you have specific concerns.