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Crystal Cave

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, CA 93262
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Type: Caverns/ Caves
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Description: A cave close to the Giant Forest.
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Cincinnati, OH
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73 attraction reviews
Reviews in 58 cities Reviews in 58 cities
102 helpful votes 102 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

My husband and I took the daily cave tour of Crystal Cave last fall. Tickets were only available at the Foothills and Lodgepole Visitor Centers; we purchased ours the same day, and many of the times were sold out. They make the hike down and back from the cave seem like it is going to be a challenge, but it... More

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Claremont, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

Did this with the hubby and two sons. No hikers in this family, but it was really awesome. If you are in reasonably good shape and like fun side diversions, this is perfect. We went to Sequoia National Park just so I could see this cave. You must get a reservation from the Park ranger station, but, for me, it... More

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Fresno, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013

I loved it when they turned out the lights! It's the darkest I have ever seen. There is a lot of walking and climbing stairs but it's worth it.

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abower83
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2013

i don't like hiking, especially with a 30 pound toddler on my back, but this was pretty cool. lots of caves within the cave and the tourguide was knowledgeable about the history and geology of the cave. I appreciate learning on my adventures and this met the mark. Beware that it is a hike DOWN and UP to do the... More

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Ridgecrest, California
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48 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2013

Reservations needed, hike down from parking lot, but the cave really is very white inside, lovely formations, trail good but stooping necessary in some places. See Sequoia National Park for hours and season.

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SF Bay Area
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28 reviews 28 reviews
22 attraction reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2013

You'll be amazed to see the relatively pristine beauty of this cave system, especially when compared to the commercial caves further north in Gold Country. And it's a great way to escape the heat in summer! Giant trees, a cave with calcite formations, remote high peaks and lakes to explore? All in Sequoia National Park!

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Kernville, CA
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14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2013

The name says it all; Many of the formations are crystalline, less opaque than many other caves. The passages wind and bring new surprises, a wide variety of formations and colors. Well maintained and staffed, a most pleasant experience.

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Lemoore, California
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4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 14, 2012

It was nice and cool in the cave. You may need to bring a light jacket. The trail to the cave was somewhat long, but I did not mind. The beauty of the cave was well worth it.

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Duesseldorf, Germany
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34 reviews 34 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2012

The cave is small, but very accessible for all, though there are some spots where larger persons may have problems squeezing through. It is best to visit in smaller groups, as I can see visits with larger groups not being worth it. We went on the last visit on a Sunday, and there were only six persons, including the guide.... More

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Reno, Nevada
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

I thought the cave was OK. ( I may be jaded since I've been to many caves in the past) The electricity was turned off so the experience was by flashlight only. I thought that was kind of cool, and my kids loved it. (I think they could have adjusted the rather steep ticket prices considering). There were some very... More

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