Lantern Cave Tours

Step back in time and experience Timpanogos Cave lit only by the flicker of lanterns on this ranger-guided tour to celebrate 100 years as a national monument! Discover what early explorers experienced as they traveled through the dark passages of the cave. Hear stories ......More

Step back in time and experience Timpanogos Cave lit only by the flicker of lanterns on this ranger-guided tour to celebrate 100 years as a national monument! 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.The Timpanogos Cave System is accessed by hiking a strenuous 1.5 mile (2.4 km) paved trail with an elevation gain of 1,100 vertical feet. After completing the hike, visitors will see all three caves on a ranger-led tour. The route through the cave is paved, with several flights of stairs.Because of the nature of this tour, ages 7 and up only. No infants or toddlers.

Tours start at the visitor center.

Daily Cave Tours

Round trip, with hike time this tour is 3.5 hours.  You are in the cave system for for 55-minutes and it walks through Hansen, Middle, and Timpanogos Caves. The caves are connected by two man made tunnels. This tour has Please make sure to read all of the information on......More

Round trip, with hike time this tour is 3.5 hours.  You are in the cave system for for 55-minutes and it walks through Hansen, Middle, and Timpanogos Caves. The caves are connected by two man made tunnels. This tour has Please make sure to read all of the information on recreation.gov when you purchase tickets. 

Tours start at the visitor center at the time you've purchased your tickets.

Introduction to Caving Tour

 The ranger-led tour spends 1.5 hours in the cave and introduces visitors to low-impact caving skills, safety and etiquette. With a helmet and headlamp you are ready to experience Hansen Cave in its natural state. You will scramble over boulders and sometimes even crawl......More

 The ranger-led tour spends 1.5 hours in the cave and introduces visitors to low-impact caving skills, safety and etiquette. With a helmet and headlamp you are ready to experience Hansen Cave in its natural state. You will scramble over boulders and sometimes even crawl on the trail leading to Hansen Cave Lake as you travel the same route Martin Hansen used to conduct tours in the late 1800s.    

Lantern Cave Tours

Step back in time and experience Timpanogos Cave lit only by the flicker of lanterns on this ranger-guided tour to celebrate 100 years as a national monument! Discover what early explorers experienced as they traveled through the dark passages of the cave. Hear stories ......More

Step back in time and experience Timpanogos Cave lit only by the flicker of lanterns on this ranger-guided tour to celebrate 100 years as a national monument! 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.The Timpanogos Cave System is accessed by hiking a strenuous 1.5 mile (2.4 km) paved trail with an elevation gain of 1,100 vertical feet. After completing the hike, visitors will see all three caves on a ranger-led tour. The route through the cave is paved, with several flights of stairs.Because of the nature of this tour, ages 7 and up only. No infants or toddlers.

Tours start at the visitor center.

Daily Cave Tours

Round trip, with hike time this tour is 3.5 hours.  You are in the cave system for for 55-minutes and it walks through Hansen, Middle, and Timpanogos Caves. The caves are connected by two man made tunnels. This tour has Please make sure to read all of the information on......More

Round trip, with hike time this tour is 3.5 hours.  You are in the cave system for for 55-minutes and it walks through Hansen, Middle, and Timpanogos Caves. The caves are connected by two man made tunnels. This tour has Please make sure to read all of the information on recreation.gov when you purchase tickets. 

Tours start at the visitor center at the time you've purchased your tickets.

Introduction to Caving Tour

 The ranger-led tour spends 1.5 hours in the cave and introduces visitors to low-impact caving skills, safety and etiquette. With a helmet and headlamp you are ready to experience Hansen Cave in its natural state. You will scramble over boulders and sometimes even crawl......More

 The ranger-led tour spends 1.5 hours in the cave and introduces visitors to low-impact caving skills, safety and etiquette. With a helmet and headlamp you are ready to experience Hansen Cave in its natural state. You will scramble over boulders and sometimes even crawl on the trail leading to Hansen Cave Lake as you travel the same route Martin Hansen used to conduct tours in the late 1800s.    

Lantern Cave Tours

Step back in time and experience Timpanogos Cave lit only by the flicker of lanterns on this ranger-guided tour to celebrate 100 years as a national monument! Discover what early explorers experienced as they traveled through the dark passages of the cave. Hear stories ......More

Step back in time and experience Timpanogos Cave lit only by the flicker of lanterns on this ranger-guided tour to celebrate 100 years as a national monument! 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.The Timpanogos Cave System is accessed by hiking a strenuous 1.5 mile (2.4 km) paved trail with an elevation gain of 1,100 vertical feet. After completing the hike, visitors will see all three caves on a ranger-led tour. The route through the cave is paved, with several flights of stairs.Because of the nature of this tour, ages 7 and up only. No infants or toddlers.

Tours start at the visitor center.

Daily Cave Tours

Round trip, with hike time this tour is 3.5 hours.  You are in the cave system for for 55-minutes and it walks through Hansen, Middle, and Timpanogos Caves. The caves are connected by two man made tunnels. This tour has Please make sure to read all of the information on......More

Round trip, with hike time this tour is 3.5 hours.  You are in the cave system for for 55-minutes and it walks through Hansen, Middle, and Timpanogos Caves. The caves are connected by two man made tunnels. This tour has Please make sure to read all of the information on recreation.gov when you purchase tickets. 

Tours start at the visitor center at the time you've purchased your tickets.

Introduction to Caving Tour

 The ranger-led tour spends 1.5 hours in the cave and introduces visitors to low-impact caving skills, safety and etiquette. With a helmet and headlamp you are ready to experience Hansen Cave in its natural state. You will scramble over boulders and sometimes even crawl......More

 The ranger-led tour spends 1.5 hours in the cave and introduces visitors to low-impact caving skills, safety and etiquette. With a helmet and headlamp you are ready to experience Hansen Cave in its natural state. You will scramble over boulders and sometimes even crawl on the trail leading to Hansen Cave Lake as you travel the same route Martin Hansen used to conduct tours in the late 1800s.    

Lantern Cave Tours

Step back in time and experience Timpanogos Cave lit only by the flicker of lanterns on this ranger-guided tour to celebrate 100 years as a national monument! Discover what early explorers experienced as they traveled through the dark passages of the cave. Hear stories ......More

Step back in time and experience Timpanogos Cave lit only by the flicker of lanterns on this ranger-guided tour to celebrate 100 years as a national monument! 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.The Timpanogos Cave System is accessed by hiking a strenuous 1.5 mile (2.4 km) paved trail with an elevation gain of 1,100 vertical feet. After completing the hike, visitors will see all three caves on a ranger-led tour. The route through the cave is paved, with several flights of stairs.Because of the nature of this tour, ages 7 and up only. No infants or toddlers.

Tours start at the visitor center.

Daily Cave Tours

Round trip, with hike time this tour is 3.5 hours.  You are in the cave system for for 55-minutes and it walks through Hansen, Middle, and Timpanogos Caves. The caves are connected by two man made tunnels. This tour has Please make sure to read all of the information on......More

Round trip, with hike time this tour is 3.5 hours.  You are in the cave system for for 55-minutes and it walks through Hansen, Middle, and Timpanogos Caves. The caves are connected by two man made tunnels. This tour has Please make sure to read all of the information on recreation.gov when you purchase tickets. 

Tours start at the visitor center at the time you've purchased your tickets.

Introduction to Caving Tour

 The ranger-led tour spends 1.5 hours in the cave and introduces visitors to low-impact caving skills, safety and etiquette. With a helmet and headlamp you are ready to experience Hansen Cave in its natural state. You will scramble over boulders and sometimes even crawl......More

 The ranger-led tour spends 1.5 hours in the cave and introduces visitors to low-impact caving skills, safety and etiquette. With a helmet and headlamp you are ready to experience Hansen Cave in its natural state. You will scramble over boulders and sometimes even crawl on the trail leading to Hansen Cave Lake as you travel the same route Martin Hansen used to conduct tours in the late 1800s.    

Lantern Cave Tours

Step back in time and experience Timpanogos Cave lit only by the flicker of lanterns on this ranger-guided tour to celebrate 100 years as a national monument! Discover what early explorers experienced as they traveled through the dark passages of the cave. Hear stories ......More

Step back in time and experience Timpanogos Cave lit only by the flicker of lanterns on this ranger-guided tour to celebrate 100 years as a national monument! 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.The Timpanogos Cave System is accessed by hiking a strenuous 1.5 mile (2.4 km) paved trail with an elevation gain of 1,100 vertical feet. After completing the hike, visitors will see all three caves on a ranger-led tour. The route through the cave is paved, with several flights of stairs.Because of the nature of this tour, ages 7 and up only. No infants or toddlers.

Tours start at the visitor center.

Daily Cave Tours

Round trip, with hike time this tour is 3.5 hours.  You are in the cave system for for 55-minutes and it walks through Hansen, Middle, and Timpanogos Caves. The caves are connected by two man made tunnels. This tour has Please make sure to read all of the information on......More

Round trip, with hike time this tour is 3.5 hours.  You are in the cave system for for 55-minutes and it walks through Hansen, Middle, and Timpanogos Caves. The caves are connected by two man made tunnels. This tour has Please make sure to read all of the information on recreation.gov when you purchase tickets. 

Tours start at the visitor center at the time you've purchased your tickets.

Introduction to Caving Tour

 The ranger-led tour spends 1.5 hours in the cave and introduces visitors to low-impact caving skills, safety and etiquette. With a helmet and headlamp you are ready to experience Hansen Cave in its natural state. You will scramble over boulders and sometimes even crawl......More

 The ranger-led tour spends 1.5 hours in the cave and introduces visitors to low-impact caving skills, safety and etiquette. With a helmet and headlamp you are ready to experience Hansen Cave in its natural state. You will scramble over boulders and sometimes even crawl on the trail leading to Hansen Cave Lake as you travel the same route Martin Hansen used to conduct tours in the late 1800s.    

Science Saturday - Build-a-Bat (Junior Ranger)

Join us at Swinging Bridge Picnic Area to discover how bats are adapted to life both inside and outside caves. We will also make our very own bats!

Birds of Prey (Evening Program)

Join us at the Timpanogos Cave Visitor Center Plaza to meet and learn about the biggest bird of prey that calls this area home, the golden eagle! Great Basin Wildlife Rescue caretakers will bring an ambassador golden eagle who cannot be released into the wild to help us......More

Join us at the Timpanogos Cave Visitor Center Plaza to meet and learn about the biggest bird of prey that calls this area home, the golden eagle! Great Basin Wildlife Rescue caretakers will bring an ambassador golden eagle who cannot be released into the wild to help us connect to this incredibe canyon resident. The program is free and open to all ages and will begin at 6:00 pm. Parking is available at the Timpanogos Cave Visitor Center parking lot. 

Lantern Cave Tours

Step back in time and experience Timpanogos Cave lit only by the flicker of lanterns on this ranger-guided tour to celebrate 100 years as a national monument! Discover what early explorers experienced as they traveled through the dark passages of the cave. Hear stories ......More

Step back in time and experience Timpanogos Cave lit only by the flicker of lanterns on this ranger-guided tour to celebrate 100 years as a national monument! 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.The Timpanogos Cave System is accessed by hiking a strenuous 1.5 mile (2.4 km) paved trail with an elevation gain of 1,100 vertical feet. After completing the hike, visitors will see all three caves on a ranger-led tour. The route through the cave is paved, with several flights of stairs.Because of the nature of this tour, ages 7 and up only. No infants or toddlers.

Tours start at the visitor center.

Daily Cave Tours

Round trip, with hike time this tour is 3.5 hours.  You are in the cave system for for 55-minutes and it walks through Hansen, Middle, and Timpanogos Caves. The caves are connected by two man made tunnels. This tour has Please make sure to read all of the information on......More

Round trip, with hike time this tour is 3.5 hours.  You are in the cave system for for 55-minutes and it walks through Hansen, Middle, and Timpanogos Caves. The caves are connected by two man made tunnels. This tour has Please make sure to read all of the information on recreation.gov when you purchase tickets. 

Tours start at the visitor center at the time you've purchased your tickets.

Introduction to Caving Tour

 The ranger-led tour spends 1.5 hours in the cave and introduces visitors to low-impact caving skills, safety and etiquette. With a helmet and headlamp you are ready to experience Hansen Cave in its natural state. You will scramble over boulders and sometimes even crawl......More

 The ranger-led tour spends 1.5 hours in the cave and introduces visitors to low-impact caving skills, safety and etiquette. With a helmet and headlamp you are ready to experience Hansen Cave in its natural state. You will scramble over boulders and sometimes even crawl on the trail leading to Hansen Cave Lake as you travel the same route Martin Hansen used to conduct tours in the late 1800s.    

Lantern Cave Tours

Step back in time and experience Timpanogos Cave lit only by the flicker of lanterns on this ranger-guided tour to celebrate 100 years as a national monument! Discover what early explorers experienced as they traveled through the dark passages of the cave. Hear stories ......More

Step back in time and experience Timpanogos Cave lit only by the flicker of lanterns on this ranger-guided tour to celebrate 100 years as a national monument! 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.The Timpanogos Cave System is accessed by hiking a strenuous 1.5 mile (2.4 km) paved trail with an elevation gain of 1,100 vertical feet. After completing the hike, visitors will see all three caves on a ranger-led tour. The route through the cave is paved, with several flights of stairs.Because of the nature of this tour, ages 7 and up only. No infants or toddlers.

Tours start at the visitor center.

Daily Cave Tours

Round trip, with hike time this tour is 3.5 hours.  You are in the cave system for for 55-minutes and it walks through Hansen, Middle, and Timpanogos Caves. The caves are connected by two man made tunnels. This tour has Please make sure to read all of the information on......More

Round trip, with hike time this tour is 3.5 hours.  You are in the cave system for for 55-minutes and it walks through Hansen, Middle, and Timpanogos Caves. The caves are connected by two man made tunnels. This tour has Please make sure to read all of the information on recreation.gov when you purchase tickets. 

Tours start at the visitor center at the time you've purchased your tickets.

Introduction to Caving Tour

 The ranger-led tour spends 1.5 hours in the cave and introduces visitors to low-impact caving skills, safety and etiquette. With a helmet and headlamp you are ready to experience Hansen Cave in its natural state. You will scramble over boulders and sometimes even crawl......More

 The ranger-led tour spends 1.5 hours in the cave and introduces visitors to low-impact caving skills, safety and etiquette. With a helmet and headlamp you are ready to experience Hansen Cave in its natural state. You will scramble over boulders and sometimes even crawl on the trail leading to Hansen Cave Lake as you travel the same route Martin Hansen used to conduct tours in the late 1800s.    

Lantern Cave Tours

Step back in time and experience Timpanogos Cave lit only by the flicker of lanterns on this ranger-guided tour to celebrate 100 years as a national monument! Discover what early explorers experienced as they traveled through the dark passages of the cave. Hear stories ......More

Step back in time and experience Timpanogos Cave lit only by the flicker of lanterns on this ranger-guided tour to celebrate 100 years as a national monument! 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.The Timpanogos Cave System is accessed by hiking a strenuous 1.5 mile (2.4 km) paved trail with an elevation gain of 1,100 vertical feet. After completing the hike, visitors will see all three caves on a ranger-led tour. The route through the cave is paved, with several flights of stairs.Because of the nature of this tour, ages 7 and up only. No infants or toddlers.

Tours start at the visitor center.

Daily Cave Tours

Round trip, with hike time this tour is 3.5 hours.  You are in the cave system for for 55-minutes and it walks through Hansen, Middle, and Timpanogos Caves. The caves are connected by two man made tunnels. This tour has Please make sure to read all of the information on......More

Round trip, with hike time this tour is 3.5 hours.  You are in the cave system for for 55-minutes and it walks through Hansen, Middle, and Timpanogos Caves. The caves are connected by two man made tunnels. This tour has Please make sure to read all of the information on recreation.gov when you purchase tickets. 

Tours start at the visitor center at the time you've purchased your tickets.

Introduction to Caving Tour

 The ranger-led tour spends 1.5 hours in the cave and introduces visitors to low-impact caving skills, safety and etiquette. With a helmet and headlamp you are ready to experience Hansen Cave in its natural state. You will scramble over boulders and sometimes even crawl......More

 The ranger-led tour spends 1.5 hours in the cave and introduces visitors to low-impact caving skills, safety and etiquette. With a helmet and headlamp you are ready to experience Hansen Cave in its natural state. You will scramble over boulders and sometimes even crawl on the trail leading to Hansen Cave Lake as you travel the same route Martin Hansen used to conduct tours in the late 1800s.    

Lantern Cave Tours

Step back in time and experience Timpanogos Cave lit only by the flicker of lanterns on this ranger-guided tour to celebrate 100 years as a national monument! Discover what early explorers experienced as they traveled through the dark passages of the cave. Hear stories ......More

Step back in time and experience Timpanogos Cave lit only by the flicker of lanterns on this ranger-guided tour to celebrate 100 years as a national monument! 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.The Timpanogos Cave System is accessed by hiking a strenuous 1.5 mile (2.4 km) paved trail with an elevation gain of 1,100 vertical feet. After completing the hike, visitors will see all three caves on a ranger-led tour. The route through the cave is paved, with several flights of stairs.Because of the nature of this tour, ages 7 and up only. No infants or toddlers.

Tours start at the visitor center.

Daily Cave Tours

Round trip, with hike time this tour is 3.5 hours.  You are in the cave system for for 55-minutes and it walks through Hansen, Middle, and Timpanogos Caves. The caves are connected by two man made tunnels. This tour has Please make sure to read all of the information on......More

Round trip, with hike time this tour is 3.5 hours.  You are in the cave system for for 55-minutes and it walks through Hansen, Middle, and Timpanogos Caves. The caves are connected by two man made tunnels. This tour has Please make sure to read all of the information on recreation.gov when you purchase tickets. 

Tours start at the visitor center at the time you've purchased your tickets.

Introduction to Caving Tour

 The ranger-led tour spends 1.5 hours in the cave and introduces visitors to low-impact caving skills, safety and etiquette. With a helmet and headlamp you are ready to experience Hansen Cave in its natural state. You will scramble over boulders and sometimes even crawl......More

 The ranger-led tour spends 1.5 hours in the cave and introduces visitors to low-impact caving skills, safety and etiquette. With a helmet and headlamp you are ready to experience Hansen Cave in its natural state. You will scramble over boulders and sometimes even crawl on the trail leading to Hansen Cave Lake as you travel the same route Martin Hansen used to conduct tours in the late 1800s.    

Lantern Cave Tours

Step back in time and experience Timpanogos Cave lit only by the flicker of lanterns on this ranger-guided tour to celebrate 100 years as a national monument! Discover what early explorers experienced as they traveled through the dark passages of the cave. Hear stories ......More

Step back in time and experience Timpanogos Cave lit only by the flicker of lanterns on this ranger-guided tour to celebrate 100 years as a national monument! 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.The Timpanogos Cave System is accessed by hiking a strenuous 1.5 mile (2.4 km) paved trail with an elevation gain of 1,100 vertical feet. After completing the hike, visitors will see all three caves on a ranger-led tour. The route through the cave is paved, with several flights of stairs.Because of the nature of this tour, ages 7 and up only. No infants or toddlers.

Tours start at the visitor center.

Daily Cave Tours

Round trip, with hike time this tour is 3.5 hours.  You are in the cave system for for 55-minutes and it walks through Hansen, Middle, and Timpanogos Caves. The caves are connected by two man made tunnels. This tour has Please make sure to read all of the information on......More

Round trip, with hike time this tour is 3.5 hours.  You are in the cave system for for 55-minutes and it walks through Hansen, Middle, and Timpanogos Caves. The caves are connected by two man made tunnels. This tour has Please make sure to read all of the information on recreation.gov when you purchase tickets. 

Tours start at the visitor center at the time you've purchased your tickets.

Introduction to Caving Tour

 The ranger-led tour spends 1.5 hours in the cave and introduces visitors to low-impact caving skills, safety and etiquette. With a helmet and headlamp you are ready to experience Hansen Cave in its natural state. You will scramble over boulders and sometimes even crawl......More

 The ranger-led tour spends 1.5 hours in the cave and introduces visitors to low-impact caving skills, safety and etiquette. With a helmet and headlamp you are ready to experience Hansen Cave in its natural state. You will scramble over boulders and sometimes even crawl on the trail leading to Hansen Cave Lake as you travel the same route Martin Hansen used to conduct tours in the late 1800s.