Ellison's Cave, Limestone cave in Walker County, Georgia
The cave system extends over 12 miles through limestone formations and includes multiple vertical shafts reaching depths of 1063 feet below ground level.
The cave formation dates back to the Ordovician Period when tectonic activity created fault lines stretching from northern Alabama to eastern Tennessee.
Experienced cavers from across North America travel to Ellison's Cave to navigate its complex network of chambers and explore the Fantastic Pit.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources manages access to the cave system, requiring advanced technical rope skills and proper equipment for exploration.
The Fantastic Pit measures 586 feet in vertical depth, making it the deepest continuous underground pit in the continental United States.
Location: Walker County
GPS coordinates: 34.66493,-85.36372
Latest update: May 12, 2025 02:43
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