Crystal Cave

Exploring Sequoia's Crystal Cave

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Not every Sequoia National Park vista point is “under the sun.” There’s another Sequoia, just below the surface. Crystal Cave is a treasure-cavern of ornate marble polished by subterranean streams and decorated with curtains of icicle-like stalactites and mounds of stalagmites.

Located about a 40 minute drive south of Wuksachi Lodge, Crystal Cave at Sequoia is available for exploration during the summer months only. Sequoia Natural History Association offers 45-minute guided tours daily from June to October. Special Candlelight Tours and the belly-crawling “Wild Cave” Tour are visitor favorites. Cave temperature is a constant 48 degrees so a jacket or sweater is recommended. Call (559) 565-4251 for tour and ticket information.

Crystal Cave is located off the Generals Highway in Sequoia National Park, between the Ash Mountain entrance and Giant Forest. There’s a half-mile hike required to get to the cave entrance – the reward is well-worth the scenic stroll.

Traveler Tip: Book a stay at Wuksachi Lodge the night before your tour so you can be close to both the Lodgepole Visitor Center and Crystal Cave when you wake up in the morning!