Timpanogos Cave National Monument
A high-elevation cave protected by the National Park Service; a steep trail climbs to three interconnected caves with colorful formations.
Timpanogos Cave lies halfway up the mountainside in American Fork Canyon. To reach the entrance, you first climb about 330 m along a paved trail (about 2.4 km one way). A ranger then leads you through three caves linked by man-made tunnels, where you can see rare spiral-curled helictites and the 'Big Heart' stalactite. The whole trip takes about 3–4 hours and is physically demanding. The cave is open only in summer, and limited-time tickets (about $16) must be booked in advance on recreation.gov. They often sell out in peak season. The cave is about 55 km from downtown.
Opening hours
About late May–September; by reserved time slot
Nearby sights
- Little Cottonwood Canyon (Alta & Snowbird)
- Big Cottonwood Canyon
- Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
- Utah Olympic Park
- Utah's Hogle Zoo
- This Is the Place Heritage Park
- Natural History Museum of Utah
- Red Butte Garden