National Park Service

Coronado U.S. Department of the Interior

National Memorial

Ranger-led Coronado Cave Tours

Wednesdays* and Saturdays at 10 am

January 13 - April 28
Join a ranger for a FREE guided hike and tour of Coronado Cave. Exposed
in the beam of a flashlight, cave formations such as stalactites, stalagmites,
flowstones, and columns will emerge from the darkness of the cave. Come
learn about the geology and secret history of this large, limestone cavern with a
park ranger.
• Bring a flashlight or headlamp, gloves, water, and sun protection
• Wear sturdy shoes and layered clothing
• Ranger-led hikes begin at the Coronado Cave trailhead (.25 mile past the visitor
center) and last for approximately two hours
• Requires a one-mile, moderate, round-trip hike to the cave entrance (500 foot
elevation gain)
• Access to cave requires scrambling 40 feet down a steep, rocky slope to the cave floor
• Tours are free; large groups (10+) should call the park to arrange a group tour

*Note: first Wednesday tour is January 27

For more information, or to schedule a group tour, contact park staff at:
(520) 366-5515 ext 2310, or visit our website www.nps.gov/coro

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