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Crystal Cave


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 23 attractions in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park
Traveler Description: A cave close to the Giant Forest.
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Attraction type: Cavern/cave
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, CA

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5 of 5 stars
sandymunk   1 contribution
Los Angeles, CA
Aug 10, 2009

My friends and I took the 4:30 pm tour of the cave, and it was a high point of our weekend in Sequoia (we stayed at Dorst Creek, which was also a really nice place to camp)! It was a beautiful walk/run down to the cave (we were almost late) and the tour itself was fun! I've never been inside... more

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4 of 5 stars
Member17   15 contributions
U.S.
Aug 17, 2007
1
person found this review helpful

It's a schlep to drive to this cave and even once you get there, it's another half hour walk down the mountain to the entrance (don't even think of doing it if you have a fear of heights). It's a relatively small cave so if you've been to, say, Luray or Mammoth, you will not be very impressed, although there... more

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4 of 5 stars
francisfammem   42 contributions
San Marcos, CA
Jul 18, 2007
5
people found this review helpful

I think this was a wonderful addition to our trip to the Sequoia's. This was my first experience in a cave and thought it was just amazing. Unfortunately, the guide walks you through rather quickly, he does stop in a few areas, but those areas inbetween get a little lost. It is amazing to see and experience. I would highly... more

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3 of 5 stars
whataload   10 contributions
Costa Mesa, CA
Jul 8, 2006
9
people found this review helpful

I took the "regular" our of Crystal Cave which was $10 per adult and last 50 minutes. A better way to describe that is you are taken to 5 different rooms in which you linger for about 10 minutes in each to observe and take pictures. You really don't walk that far (maybe 50 yards total). Note that the light... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Carlsbad , Ca
May 22, 2004
30
people found this review helpful

I recently took the tour of Crystal Cave and was impressed by both the tour and the drive. We left Logdepole camp about 3 hours prior to the tour that we reserved and I am glad we did. The drive turned off the Generals Hiway and began a journey in to deeper and more impressive forest. About 2 miles in... more

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3 of 5 stars
Kudlajka   1 contribution
Indiana
Mar 25, 2004
5
people found this review helpful

The drive down to the parking lot was very long and when we got to the parking lot, we found out the hike down to the cave was also extremely long. The cave was just so-so. On a scale of 1-10 I'd give it a 6. The long hike back up was very tiring but I think the most amazing... more

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
SAN DIEGO,CA
Sep 3, 2003
17
people found this review helpful

After paying $9 per person and driving/hiking 1 hour off the beaten path we began our tour. The cave is interesting, but at the center of the cavern they turn off the lights and keep them off for what felt like 15 minutes. The entire group (30 people)were upset by the enviromental lobbying that proceeded, children who were frightened cried... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Apr 11, 2002
20
people found this review helpful

Crystal Cave is a beautiful marble cave steeped in cultural and natural history. I was lucky enough to visit when they still held the off trail or "wild" tour which was magnificent. If you visit fill out a comment card to encourage re-instatement of this tour! It's worth it, trust me. The guides there are incredibly knowledgable, friendly and funny.... more

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