Crystal Cave Tour - Sequoia National Park
add photosUnderneath the giant towering sequoia towers, your family will find some underground beauty built by the subterrean streams in Sequoia National Park.
In order to experience this beauty, you will need to be part of a guided tour. Tour tickets are notsold 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.
No tripods, walking sticks, strollers, or baby backpacks are allowed in the cave. Single canes, used for mobility, are allowed. The tour includes a strenuous 1 ½ mile hike with a 320’ vertical gain.
PLEASE NOTE: The cave is not wheelchair accessible. No tripods, walking sticks, strollers, or baby backpacks are allowed in the cave. Single canes, used for mobility, are allowed.
In-depth tours are also offered. Check website for more information.
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"Cave Adventure."
This was a fun little adventure my husband and I did this weekend. This would be fun for a family with older children. Possible little children as well if they are not scared of the dark. Just be sure to keep an eye on them because there are some cliffs but there is plenty of room to walk. Note there is a little bit of a hike to get to the cave and some places in the cave where you may have to squeeze through depending on your size.
The tour was fun and I enjoyed exploring the cave. Although, I did feel that the tour was a little rushed and there were too many people. I would have enjoyed it a bit more if there were less people and we had a little more time to explore. However, we did go in the summer so more then likely one of the parks busier weekends. Note: even in the summer the cave itself is cool so you might want to bring a sweatshirt or light jacket.
If you're visiting the park and healthy this is an activity I would recommend. Next time I think I will try one of the the more difficult tours that require crawling and squeezing.
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"Beautiful!"
We enjoyed the scenic hike to the cave and learned a lot about the formations in the cave.
When we went, our kids were 27 months and 5 months old. We weren't sure if our older child would be able to handle the hike down so my husband wore a backpack carrier and carried him down. You're not able to bring in backpacks, strollers, or walking sticks into the cave, but we were able to leave the backpack carrier out in front of the cave before the tour. I was, however, able to use a baby bjorn with our 5-month old as we hiked to the cave and did the tour.
My advice is to bring water and different layers of clothing. Although it can be 80 degrees outside, It's below 50 degrees inside the cave.
The only reason I did not give the Crystal Cave five stars is because it may not be the best for children under three. My son kept saying "all done" and really didn't appreciate when the guide turned off the lights momentarily and we were in total darkness.
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"A must see for the family"
This is an amazing site to contrast the beauty of the towering sequoia trees. The wild cave tour for kids 16 and up is definitely an adventure worth experiencing. The guides take you off-trail for four hours or more of crawling and climbing fun through these beautiful caves.
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