Timpanogos Cave National Monument

Twisty helictites growing off a stalactite
Timpanogos Cave is filled with twisting helictites and other beautiful formations
Visitors gaze at delicate cave formations in Timpanogos Cave's Chimes Chamber
Timpanogos Cave's beautiful Chimes Chamber is filled with delicate cave formations
Two cavers look at large formations in Hansen Cave
Cavers on the Introduction to Caving Tour admire magnificent formations.
Utah Valley beyond the steep cliffs and fir trees of American Fork Canyon
The scenic view from the trail to the caves is one people often remember.
White-orange quartzite surrounded by greenery stands against a blue sky
The trail to the cave leads the hiker past layer after layer of geologic time
Photos: National Park Service

About Timpanogos Cave National Monument

The visitor center, caves, and cave tours have not yet opened for the 2026 season. Hike your way past stunning vistas to explore a hidden underground world. Taste the thrill of caving as you twist and bend to enter beautifully decorated rooms. Learn the science behind formations and hear stories of cave exploration and preservation. Experience and discover as you go – geologic mysteries await

Quick Facts

State Utah
Designation National Monument
State Code UT
Weather Although inside the caves its always 43-48 F, temperatures on the cave trail can range from the 30s up to above 100 degrees F, depending on time of year. Carrying…

Location & Map

Timpanogos Cave National Monument is located in Utah.

Entrance Fees

Timed Entry Reservation - Location $12.00

Open seasonally depending on weather. Caves cannot be accessed without a ticket. Tickets are between $2.00 and $12.00 depending on age and are 50% off for the passholder only with a Senior or Access Pass. This tour spends 55 minutes inside of the cave system with a ranger walking along a 1/3 mile trail. There are multiple stairs and places you must bend and twist. Visitors on this tour will see Hansen Cave, Middle Cave, and Timpanogos Cave.

Timed Entry Reservation - Location $17.00

Open seasonally depending on weather. Caves cannot be accessed without a ticket. Spend an hour inside the Timpanogos Cave System with a ranger on a lantern guided tour. Discover what early explorers experienced as they traveled through the dark passages of the cave. Hear stories of early exploration and marvel at the cave’s geology by the glow of your lantern and experience the caves in a way that hasn't been done in decades. This tour is limited to those 7 years of age and older.

Timed Entry Reservation - Location $22.00

Open seasonally depending on weather. Caves cannot be accessed without a ticket. With a helmet and headlamp you are ready to experience Hansen Cave in its natural state. With a ranger, you'll scramble and sometimes even crawl on the trail leading to Hansen Cave Lake, along the same route Martin Hansen conducted tours in the late 1800s. The tour is considered strenuous. Must be 14 years of age or older to participate.

Operating Hours

The Visitor Center is currently open for the season.

Wednesday 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Monday 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Thursday 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Sunday 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Tuesday 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Friday 7:00AM - 5:30PM
Saturday 7:00AM - 5:30PM

Activities

Caving Guided Tours Hiking Junior Ranger Program

Getting There

From I-15: Take Exit 284 (Alpine-Highland exit), turn east on State Highway 92 and proceed ten miles (16km) to the monument. UT 40 or U.S. 189: Travel UT 189 through Provo Canyon, west on Orem 800 North (UT 52). After 2.4 miles turn right on State Street UT- 89. After 3.8 miles, turn onto Pleasant Grove 100 East (UT 146). Stay on this road for almost five miles, as it turns in Canyon Road and takes you to the mouth of American Fork Canyon. Turn right up American Fork Canyon to visitor center.

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Contact & Address

Address 2038 W. Alpine Loop Road, American Fork, UT, 84003

Topics & Themes

Explorers and Expeditions Industry Logging and Timber Cutting Native American Heritage Animals Caves, Caverns and Karst Forests and Woodlands Fossils and Paleontology Geology

Things To Do

Cave Tour

Cave Tour

Join a ranger for a 55-minute cave tour through the Timpanogos Cave system. Enjoy the cool, damp, air, marvel at…

The time purchased on the ticket is the time to begin hiking at the bottom of the trail head. Each…

Walk the Canyon Nature Trail

Walk the Canyon Nature Trail

Take a walk along the American Fork river on the north side of the canyon. This side of the canyon…

Hike the half-mile round trip nature trail.

Hike the Cave Trail

Hike the Cave Trail

The Timpanogos Cave Trail is 1.5 miles each way and gains 1,100 vertical feet. Hike past thousands of years of…

Visitor Centers

Timpanogos Cave Visitor Center

The Timpanogos Cave Visitor Center is located in American Fork Canyon on UT-92. It sits at the base of the cave trail that leads to…

Hours: When open, the visitor center hours are as reflected above, check our main webpage for more information: https://www.nps.gov/tica/index.htm

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