Timpanogos Cave Nat'l Monument - Utah
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NPS Passport Cancellation Station for Timpanogos Cave National Monument in American Fork Canyon on the Alpine Scenic Drive in Utah.
Waymark Code: WM41F9
Location: Utah, United States
Date Posted: 06/23/2008
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Timpanogos Cave National Monument sits high in the Wasatch Mountains. The cave system consists of three spectacularly decorated caverns. Helictites and anthodites are just a few of the many dazzling formations to be found in the many chambers.
Timpanogos Cave is the park's main resource. The cave system is uniquely known for its high abundance of helictites, its coloration in its formations, its display of fault-controlled passages, its alpine surroundings, and its unique history.
The 1-1/2 mile long paved trail with a 1,160 feet elevation gain to the cave is also a popular attraction. The trail provides spectular views of the geology of the American Fork Canyon and the expanding cities of the Utah Valley.
Location
The visitor center is located in American Fork Canyon on Highway 92 just 10 miles east from Interstate 15 and 17.2 miles from U.S. 189. Approximately 40 miles from Salt Lake City. Information desk, exhibits, theater with orientation film and brochures.
Phone
(801) 756-5238
Call ahead for tickets, to assure you get to see the cave whereas the tours fill up quickly.
Hours
Expanded (Summer) Hours: May through Labor Day, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cave tours are available through out the day. First hike time to caves is at 7:30 a.m., last hike time to the caves is at 4:30 pm.
2008 Fall Hours: Due to a cave trail reconstruction project the cave trail and caves will only be open on Saturdays and Sundays after September 1, 2008, Labor Day. Vistior center hours: 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. First hike time to caves is at 8:00 a.m., last hike time to caves is at 3:30 p.m.
Closed
The cave and cave trail closes in mid October for the season.