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Adventure Tour

Higgenbotham’s Hollow

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Time: 3-4 Hours

Age Requirement: 11+

Group Size : Groups of 2+

On Higgenbotham’s Hollow, you’ll walk in the footsteps of Aaron Higgenbotham, the first human to encounter the 25-foot drop into the original skylight entrance of the cave.

You’ll hike a mile through the woods to squeeze through tight passageways, feel the pop of the mud against your rubber sole on Bubblegum Alley, and traverse high-ladder climbs to places you’ve never seen before.

Just be sure your headlight battery is fully charged so as not to recreate Higgenbotham’s three-day survival in total darkness.

  • Group of kids walking through a narrow passageway on a hike through the caverns
  • Person standing in the caverns with a lamp on
  • Person on a hiking tour standing and looking out at lit up rock formations

Physical Expectations

3 Miles
  • One-mile hike through woods to HISTORIC cave entrance- a through trip!
  • High-ladder climbs (up to 20 feet)
  • Narrow passageways, tight squeezes, (12″x33″ squeeze!) and cave crawling
  • Gloves, sturdy hiking shoes and long pants REQUIRED!

Tour Highlights:

  • Historic cave entrance
  • Cave skylight
  • Grand formations
  • Faint Hill
  • The ledge where Aaron Higgenbotham spent three frightful days and nights
  • Experience the famous Birth Canal and Bubblegum Alley

Pricing:

Adventure Tour: $65 per person
Private Tour: $95 per person

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*Subject to availability.  Must call the reserve at least 10 days in advance

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Guts and Glory Information

Grab your courage and get ready to traverse the cave via handlines, high twisting climbs, and the highest ladder in Cumberland Caverns.
Difficulty

Time: +/- 4 Hours

Age Requirement: 16+

Group Size: Groups of 2-14

The Crucible Information

Scale underground canyons, cross Devil's Quarry, and climb a high winding route to the elusive Monument Pillar - be prepared to gasp in awe!
Difficulty

Time: 3-4 Hours

Age Requirement: 16+

Group Size: Groups of 2-14

Hall Crawl Information

Perfect for the family and new cavers - crawl through muddy passages and ignite your spirit of adventure!
Difficulty
Kids:
Adults:

Time: 2-3 Hours

Age Requirement: 6+

Group Size: Groups of 2+

*Private tour times will be decided at booking

All tours are non-refundable