Near Whispering Cave Trail
Whispering Cave
Near Whispering Cave Trail
Looking down ravine off Whispering Cave Trail.
Near Whispering Cave Trail
Cliffs along Queer Creek

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Whispering Cave Trail

4.0 (5 Ratings)
A short trail to a massive recess cave with a seasonal waterfall.
0.2
mi
Distance
237
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingCaveFall ColorsFamily FriendlySpringViewsWaterfall

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.21mi
Distance
237ft
Elevation Gain
120ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
922ft
High Point
788ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This short trail off Hemlock Bridge Trail takes you to a cave that hasn't been on the guest list since the 1950s, and it shows! The cave is in great shape, and the scenery here is spectacular. Just the trail to the cave is beautiful, skirting right against the cliffline, which dominates the ridge in this area. Look up as you go, and you can see several smaller recess caves in the making! Once you get to the cave itself, new wooden stairs make descending into the cave a breeze and protects the beauty of this feature for generations to come. This is an out-and-back trail that you'll not want to miss!

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