Timpanogos Cave National Monument, Limestone cave system in American Fork Canyon, Utah, US.
The monument contains three interconnected caves filled with colored mineral formations, including stalactites, stalagmites, helictites, and draperies throughout the chambers.
Martin Hansen discovered the first cave in 1887 while tracking a mountain lion, leading to subsequent explorations that revealed additional connected chambers.
Native American tribes of Utah considered Mount Timpanogos and its surrounding caves sacred places connected to their traditional creation stories.
The cave tour includes a steep 1.5-mile hike gaining 1,092 feet in elevation, followed by a 55-minute guided exploration of the cave system.
The caves maintain a constant temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year, creating conditions for the formation of rare helictites.
Location: Utah County
Inception: August 10, 1933
Operator: United States National Park Service
Website: https://nps.gov/tica
GPS coordinates: 40.44056,-111.70944
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:40
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