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Raccoon Mountain Caverns

Raccoon Mountain Caverns
November 08, 2018 by Shawn Taylor in parks
Note: This location is considered a day trip from Atlanta. It is in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

This article focuses on the Crystal Palace Walking Tour, but there are also muddy caving tours offered. The site is also home to a campground (RV and primitive), cabins, and hiking trails.

The guided walking tour is about half a mile and 45 minutes long. Check the website for tour times and rates. The caverns are around 58ºF year-round. They are home to salamanders, bats, an endemic species of spider, and crickets. You will likely see some of these on the walk. People are not allowed in the caverns without a guide.

Address: 319 West Hills Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37419
Cost of admission: Walking tour is $15.95 for adults as of November 2018. Check the website for details.
Governance: Private
Approximate miles of trails: 0.5
Hours: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Parking: Plenty of free parking is available on-site
Geocaching: Yes, outside the caverns

Amenities:

  • Restroom

  • Gift shop

  • Campsites

  • Cabins

  • Hiking trails

Links:

  • Raccoon Mountain Caverns and Campground

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November 6, 2018

November 6, 2018

November 6, 2018

Salamander, November 6, 2018

Salamander, November 6, 2018

November 6, 2018

November 6, 2018

Green trail is the walking trail; November 6, 2018

Green trail is the walking trail; November 6, 2018

November 6, 2018

November 6, 2018

Outside the caverns, near the hiking trails; November 6, 2018

Outside the caverns, near the hiking trails; November 6, 2018


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