Smallin Cave Tour Information

One hour guided tour

 Takes approximately one hour  One half mile walk  Inclines and ramps, no stairs  Goes 550 feet into the natural opening of Smallin Cave  Guide will show and tell about the history, folklore, and geology of Smallin Cave  Guests will have the opportunity to spot the rare Bristly Cave Crayfish and endangered Blind Cave Salamanders!

Wild Tour

 Takes approximately two hours  One mile walk (most off trail)  Will be at least knee deep in 54 degree water!  Guide will lead you over rimstone dams leading back to the Mushroom formation  Guests will wear headlamp as their only light source  Guests will have the opportunity to spot rare and endangered species who stay out of the reach of natural light  Must schedule in advance

Historical Civil War Tour

 Fall tours (September & October)  Takes approximately 2 hours  Includes dinner at a campfire site around the corner from cave entrance  Guides will be dressed in Civil War theme and will tell stories around the camp fire  After dinner, guests will be led (at night) to the cave by lantern light  Must schedule and pay in advance  Payment will include meal

Civil War Christmas Tour

 Christmas Tours in November & December  Approximately 1 1/2 hour tour  Includes twinkling Christmas lights, Civil War Christmas stories, and hot cocoa around a campfire site around the corner from cave entrance  Guests will be led (at night) to the cave by lantern light