| Crystal Cave | |
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Calcite formations in Crystal Cave | |
![]() Interactive map of Crystal Cave | |
| Location | Sequoia National Park,Tulare County, California, United States |
| Coordinates | 36°35′22″N118°49′32″W / 36.589454°N 118.825636°W /36.589454; -118.825636 |
| Length | 2.42 miles (3.89 km)[1] |
| Discovery | April 28, 1918 by Alex Medley and Cassius Webster[1] |
| Geology | Marble |
| Access | Fee |
Crystal Cave is amarblekarst cave withinSequoia National Park, in the westernSierra Nevada ofCalifornia. It is one of at least 240 known caves in Sequoia National Park but the only one accessible to the public. Crystal Cave is in theGiant Forest area, between theAsh Mountain entrance of the park and theGiant Forest museum.
The cave is a constant 48 °F (9 °C). It is accessible by Sequoia Park Conservancy guided tours only.[2] Tickets arenot sold on-site, but must be bought onSequoiaParks.org.[3]
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