© Jewel Cave National Monument
Review & FAQ:
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What is Jewel Cave National Monument?
- Situated about 13 miles from the town of Custer in the Black Hills, Jewel Cave National Monument protects and showcases the third longest cave network in the world, featuring over 180 miles of mapped subterranean passages.
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Who would enjoy visiting Jewel Cave?
- Jewel Cave is irresistible to adventurers, explorers, and geologists. Depending on your fitness level, there are several ways to explore its stunning formations.
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What tours are available at Jewel Cave?
- The Scenic Cave Tour is considered moderately strenuous due to its many stairs, but it follows a paved walkway through lighted caverns and passages.
- Visitors with mobility restrictions can take advantage of the shorter, accessible Discovery Tour.
- Daredevils can tackle the Wild Caving Tour, which requires scrambling, crawling, and squeezing through narrow tunnels with a headlamp.
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What activities can visitors enjoy above ground?
- Up on the surface, visitors can hike several scenic trails, enjoy bird watching, or admire the wildflower meadows.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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