- Crystal Cave, in Sequoia National Parks and Kings Canyon National Parks of California, has been closed to maintenance since 2023.
- The cave will reopen for public tours on 23 May.
- Cave exploration is increasing, with a 193 per cent increase in the number of visitors to some caves.
A popular cave has reopened after years of maintenance and upgrades.
The renowned Crystal Cave of the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks In California, it was announced recently that the state would reopen on May 23, 2025 for summer tourism.
The Crystal Cave, located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains is a half mile hike described as “steep” and “strenuous” due to its numerous extended stairwells inside and outside the cave.
Tickets can be purchased on the Sequoia Parks Conservancy’s website. The organization manages all tours and experiences. The tours are every 30 mins and cost $20 general admission. Children 10 and younger pay $10.
Travel + Leisure There was limited availability of tour tickets due to the reopening in May. There are still plenty of tour tickets available in the remaining summer months, such as June, July and August.
When visiting the Crystal Cave, visitors can choose to add on an extra experience like a private up-close tour of the Sequoias or a “Wonders of the Night Sky.” guided walk.
The tour organizer urges participants to evaluate their physical abilities before beginning the trip.
The Sequoia Park Conservancy says that “visiting Crystal Cave is physically demanding and not suitable for everyone.” on its website. “Those who have claustrophobia and difficulty walking or those with heart or respiratory problems, recent surgery, illness or physical limitations, should avoid the tour.”
The cave is not a walk through a park. There are many dangers, including poison oak, rocks that fall, rattlesnakes, and even bees and bees.
National park visitors and outdoor enthusiasts enjoy exploring caves. Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve was recently designated as a World Heritage Site. It is home to over one million-year-old caves. recognized As a Dark Sky Park, I saw a 193 percent jump In the last year, there was a significant increase in visitors compared to previous years.
