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Timpanogos Cave National Monument |
Description:
Timpanogos Cave National Monument sits high in the Wasatch Mountains. The cave system consists of three spectacularly decorated caverns. Each cavern has unique colors and formations. Helictites and anthodites are just a few of the many dazzling formations to be found in the many chambers. As visitors climb to the cave entrance, on a hike gaining over 1,000 feet in elevation, they are offered incredible views of American Fork Canyon.
Designations:
Proclaimed (US Forest Service) (October 14, 1922)
Timpanogos Cave National Monument (August 10, 1933)
Accessibility:
The visitor center, snack bar/gift shop, restrooms, picnic areas, and drinking fountains are wheelchair accessible. Because of the steep incline of the cave trail and the narrow passages in the caves, wheelchair access to the caves is not possible. However, a 45 minute video of an actual cave tour is shown upon request at the visitor center. A 22-minute closed-captioned orientation video is also shown in the visitor center.
Getting Around:
Utah Highway 92 runs east and west through the monument. Personal vehicles, bicycles, walking and hiking are means of transportation at the monument.
Activites:
Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Wildlife Viewing | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Restaurant or Snack Bar | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Nature: Caves | And more.
Directions to Timpanogos Cave National Monument
Plane:
The closest major airport is Salt Lake City International Airport, and is 45 minutes away by automobile.
Car:
From I-15: If you are arriving from the north or south on Interstate 15 take Exit 287 (Alpine-Highland exit), then turn east on State Highway 92 and proceed ten miles (16km) to the monument.
From U.S. 40 or U.S. 189: If you are arriving from Heber City or Provo Canyon traveling on U.S. 40 or U.S. 189, take State Highway 92, passing by Sundance Resort and over the mountainous scenic route known as the Alpine Scenic Loop. Because of the narrow and winding road, buses and large vehicles over thirty feet are not allowed to travel on the Alpine Scenic Loop. The Alpine Scenic Loop is closed during the winter.
Public Transportation
There is no public transportation to or in the monument.
Attractions:
Uinta National Forest
Dept. of Natural Resources and Utah State Parks
Sundance Ski Resort
Nearby Parks:
Arches National Park (220 miles)
Canyonlands National Park (220 miles)
Bryce Canyon National Park (201 miles)
Zion National Park (277 miles)
Hovenweep National Monument (300 miles)
Golden Spike National Historic Site (100 miles)
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