Californiaโs Crystal Cave Reopens! ๐๏ธโจ๐ฎ๐๐๐
After four years of closure, Crystal Cave โthe only underground wonder open to the public in Sequoia National Park โwill reopen on May 23, 2025 ! ๐ Highlights of Crystal Cave #TravelGoals โ Stalactites & Stalagmites : The cave is adorned with breathtaking formations, like a natural art gallery! ๐จ๐ผ๏ธ๐๐๏ธ๐ โ Marble Hall : The most spectacular chamber, with vast spaces and unique rock structures thatโll leave you in awe. ๐คฏ๐๏ธ๐ซ๐ฆ๐ธ โ Constant 10ยฐC (50ยฐF) : Stay cool even in summerโs heat! โ๏ธ๐ง๐ฅถ๐ ๐ Hours & Tickets โฐ๐๏ธ๐ ๐ฐ โข Season : May 23โSept 7 โข May : FriโMon only โข JuneโSept 7 : Daily, 9:00amโ3:00pm โข Tours : Group-only; online booking required (no walk-ins!). ๐ซ๐ซ๐ป โข Prices : Adults $21.00 | Kids (<10) $11.00 ๏ฟผ ๏ฟผ ๐ถโโ๏ธ Hiking & Safety Tips ๐ฅพโ ๏ธ๐ง๐ โข Trail Difficulty : 0.5-mile steep hike (0.8 km) from parking to cave; another 0.5-mile inside. โฐ๏ธ๐ฆฏ๐ฆ โข Rules : - No flash, tripods, or selfie sticks. ๐ต๐ธ - Pets forbidden. ๐๐ซ - Wear grippy shoes and bring water. ๐๐ง - Bundle upโitโs chilly! ๐งฅโ๏ธ ๐ Getting There ๐บ๏ธ๐๐ฃ๏ธ โข Location : Near Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park. ๐ฒ๐๏ธ๐ โข Route : - From Foothills Visitor Center , drive 13 mi (21 km) on Generals Highway, then turn left onto Cave Road for 6.5 mi (10 km). ๐๐จ - Note : Cave Road is narrowโno vehicles over 22 ft (6.7 m) ! ๐๐ซ ๐ธ Photo Tips ๐ท๐๐คณ โข Best Spots : Marble Hallโs walls and stalactite clusters. ๐๏ธ๐๐ โข Pro Tip : Use high ISO (no flash!) for dim lighting. ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐๏ธ ๐ Pro Tips ๐ง ๐ก๐ โข Book early โspots fill up 2 months ahead ! ๐๏ธโณ๐ฅ โข Health Note : Not for those with heart/respiratory issues or claustrophobia. ๐๐ท๐ซ โข Eco-Rule : Avoid gear/clothes used in other caves (protect bats from white-nose syndrome!). ๐ฆโป๏ธ๐ซ #SpringAdventures #WestCoastTravel #SequoiaNP #NearLA #NearSF #FlightGiveaway #Explore #USNationalParks #ParkHopper
