Timpanogos Cave National Monument

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Twisty helictites growing off a stalactite — Timpanogos Cave is filled with twisting helictites and other beautiful formationsPhoto: NPS/Ryan R Maurer

The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and bend to enter beautifully decorated rooms. Learn the science behind formations and hear stories of cave exploration and preservation. Experience and discover as you go – geologic mysteries await

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Visitors gaze at delicate cave formations in Timpanogos Cave's Chimes Chamber — Timpanogos Cave's beautiful Chimes Chamber is filled with delicate cave formationsPhoto: NPS/Ryan R. Maurer

Two cavers look at large formations in Hansen Cave — Cavers on the Introduction to Caving Tour admire magnificent formations.Photo: NPS/Ryan R. Maurer

Utah Valley beyond the steep cliffs and fir trees of American Fork Canyon — The scenic view from the trail to the caves is one people often remember.Photo: NPS

Narrow hiking trail with steep drop offs and red and yellow stripes down the center. — The hiking path to the cave is narrow, steep, and with steep drop offs on one side.Photo: NPS/A. Shirey

Ranger ducking and twisting to fit through a narrow cave passage. — People visiting the cave must be prepared to duck, twist, turn, and watch their heads while on the tour.Photo: NPS/H. Taylor

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.