Que es Bower Cave?
Bower Cave (also spelled Bowers Cave) is a lava tube in Dixie National Forest near Mammoth Cave, often visited on the same trip.
Bower Cave
Lava tube near Mammoth Cave—ladder entry and bat habitat
Nota: Closed October through April for bat hibernation. Ladder entry required; not suitable for everyone.
Bower Cave (also spelled Bowers Cave) is a lava tube in Dixie National Forest near Mammoth Cave, often visited on the same trip. It has about 948 feet of mapped passage with a round tube shape and fairly high ceilings in most places. Entry is through a small hole in the ground: you descend a fixed ladder of about 12–15 feet (the bottom rung is often missing, so use caution). Inside, the cave is dark, cool, and wet—the floor is rough and muddy, especially farther back.
Destacados
- ~948 feet of passage; same volcanic system as Mammoth Cave
- Ladder entry (~12–15 ft); bottom rung may be missing
- Home to seven bat species, including Townsend's big-eared bats and fringed myotis
- Parking and short walk from Mammoth Creek Road, ~2.7 miles from Highway 14
Consejos
Wear old shoes that can get muddy and bring a flashlight. The ladder can be challenging; small children may need assistance. The cave is closed from October to April to protect hibernating bats.
Cuándo ir
Open May through September. Closed October through April for bat conservation. Same general area as Mammoth Cave—pair the two for a full caving morning.
Por qué confiar en esta guía
El acceso a las cuevas, las carreteras forestales y el tiempo de entretiempo pueden cambiar más rápido de lo que mucha gente espera en Duck Creek. Usamos experiencia real de planificación de huéspedes, pero siempre recomendamos comprobar las fuentes oficiales de abajo antes de comprometer el trayecto.
Preguntas: Bower Cave
Lo básico sobre la cueva, la distancia en coche y lo que debes saber antes de ir.
A que distancia esta Bower Cave de Duck Creek Village Inn?
Bower Cave esta a unos ~20 min de Duck Creek Village Inn en la guia actual de cuevas.
Que debo saber antes de visitar Bower Cave?
Closed October through April for bat hibernation. Ladder entry required; not suitable for everyone.
Subir un nivel
Empieza en el centro de cuevas si quieres ver primero el conjunto más amplio de tubos de lava y paradas en cuevas antes de elegir una ruta.
Paradas relacionadas
Enlaces laterales a otras cuevas y paradas cercanas que encajan con este tipo de aventura.
Siguientes pasos
Estas guías de siguiente paso te ayudan a conectar una parada en cueva con un día más amplio en Duck Creek o en los parques.
Duck Creek Village
The ultimate guide to Duck Creek Village — ATV trails, fishing, fall colors, caves, wildlife, and mountain-town living at 8,400 feet
See pageDuck Creek Day Plan
A village day for trails, lake air, easy meals, and a slower Southern Utah pace
See itineraryMammoth Cave
One of Utah's largest lava tubes—Dixie National Forest
See caveElige tu estancia
Mantén la planificación en marcha con opciones de habitación, cabaña y comparación que encajan con el ritmo del viaje.
Quédate aquí y explora Bower Cave mañana
Reserva tu habitación o cabaña en Duck Creek Village Inn - a ~20 min de Bower Cave.