Timpanogos Cave National Monument
Hours
Open daily · 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Entrance Fee
From $12.00
Timed Entry Reservation - Location
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Timpanogos Cave at a glance
- Best time
- April–May, September–October
- Trip length
- Half day–1 day
- Don't miss
- Hike the Cave Trail
- Nearby city
- American Fork, UT
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Permits & Reservations(5)
Timpanogos Cave National Monument Tours
ReserveOverview: NOTICE: You must stop at the visitor center before starting your hike to the cave. The Cave Tour Time you select begins at the visitor center, NOT at the cave entrance. The Timpanogos Cave System is accessed by hiking a strenuous 1.5 mile paved trail with an elevation g…
Cave Tour
ReserveAll cave tours are guided by a park ranger. The regular tour through all three caves lasts about an hour on a paved, lighted route. Touring the cool wet caves requires some bending and crouching. The caves are 45 F, 8 C. It is very common for these tours to sell out daily during…
Hansen Cave Accessibility Tour
ReserveHistoric Lantern Tour
ReserveExperience 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…
Introduction to Caving Tour
ReserveThe ranger-led, 1.5 hour Introduction to Caving Tour introduces visitors to the sport of caving. Although not a wild caving experience, the tour requires bending, crawling, and good physical condition. The tour is limited to 5 people, age 14 or older, and requires advanced ticket…
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Planning Timpanogos Cave National Monument
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 5 reservation types on the Permits tab, including Timpanogos Cave National Monument Tours and Cave Tour. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
