Lost River Caving

Crawl through narrow passages and climb deeper into the mountain until we reach the ancient spring where we can admire magical caves.

Clothing is not provided, so please come prepared with clothes for the cave. The temperature in the cave is consistently about 50 degrees Fahrenheit so shorts and a t-shirt are not enough. We will be underground for approximately 4 hours so long sleeves and pants are needed and closed-toe shoes are mandatory. We highly discourage toe shoes as they do not adequately protect your feet for the terrain. Backpacks are not recommended as they are cumbersome for fitting through tight spaces. The guides will carry light items -- such as water, snacks or a camera -- for you.

Caving can be considered a moderately strenuous activity. The terrain is continuously rocky, slick and uneven. There are several unavoidable points that require a full body crawl to pass through, and you will need to scramble up and down large boulders. Caves are formed by underground "rivers" and this cave is still very active with water! Be prepared for the water level to reach as high as your waist at points.

Please remember to bring an entire change of clothes. You will be dirty and/or wet, and we wouldn't want that on our seats. There will not be formal changing rooms at the cave, but we will turn the van into a mobile changing room. Likewise, there are no formal restrooms at the cave.

A note on weather: As previously mentioned, the cave is very wet and can still flood if there is too much rainfall. The guides will monitor water levels in the cave and let us know if it becomes unsafe for exploration.

Includes:

• Transportation
• Caving guide
• Caving equipment -- head lamp, helmet and harness
• Trip facilitator

Our destination

Estimated drive time: 2.5 hours

Departs: Ederle Outdoor Recreation at 7 a.m.

Estimated return: 6 p.m.

What to bring:

• Warm clothes you are willing to get dirty/wet
• Hiking boots or closed-toe shoes
• Knee pads and gloves recommended
• Complete change of clothes and shoes
• Towel
• Waterproof camera
• Trash bag for soiled clothes

Head underground with Outdoor Recreation!

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