Crystal Cave - Sequoia National Park, CA
N 36° 35.114 W 118° 49.624
11S E 336547 N 4050416
Crystal Cave is located in Sequoia National Park. The cave is a complex maze and is heavily decorated with many varieties of formations including rarely formed "shields" and "raft cones".
Waymark Code: WM7GRB
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/24/2009
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Crystal Cave - Sequoia National Park
Crystal Cave is located off the Generals Highway 198 in Sequoia National Park near the Giant Forest. To reach the cave, drive down the 6 mile scenic, winding, paved road to the cave parking lot. Hike down the steep half-mile trail along beautiful Cascade Creek. You will be met by a guide at the cave entrance.
Anyone wishing to visit Crystal Cave must be part of a guided tour. Tour tickets are not sold at the cave entrance. They must be purchased in person at the Foothills or Lodgepole visitor centers in Sequoia National Park. After purchasing tickets allow at least 1½ hours to arrive at the cave. See the Sequoia Natural History Association Website for additional details. If you do not have a ticket you will not get past the Spider Gate.
References: Sequoia National Park Signs & Materials and Sequoia Natural History Association Website.