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'''Cathedral Caverns State Park''', operated by [[Alabama State Parks]], is a home to some of the largest underground cavern formations in the greater southeast. Camping, hiking and backcountry trails are also here. | '''Cathedral Caverns State Park''', operated by [[Alabama State Parks]], is a home to some of the largest underground cavern formations in the greater southeast. Camping, hiking and backcountry trails are also here. | ||
Entrance alone measures 126 feet wide and 25 feet high. And it gets even better. Inside the cavern, you will find Big Rock Canyon, Mystery River and some of the most beautiful formations Mother Nature has ever created. Among them, you will see Stalagmite Mountain, The Frozen Waterfall and Goliath, a huge stalagmite column that reaches the ceiling of the cave some 45 feet above! | |||
== Park Attractions == | == Park Attractions == | ||
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* the Mystery River, which flows through the cavern and which due to limited outflow may cause flooding after heavy rain. | * the Mystery River, which flows through the cavern and which due to limited outflow may cause flooding after heavy rain. | ||
=== Cave Tours === | |||
* Formerly inaccessible areas beyond the paved walkway are now open as part of the "Wild Cave Tour." | |||
* [http://www.alapark.com/cathedral-caverns-state-park-cave-tour Cave Tours] - check for times and fees. | |||
=== Hiking Trails === | |||
=== Backpacking Sites === | |||
* '''[http://www.alapark.com/cathedral-caverns-state-park-back-country-camping Beech Camp Backcountry Campsite]:''' - This is a strenuous, uphill hike to the campsite. | |||
GPS Coordinates: N34. 34.641 W086 14.162. Trailhead: N34 34.368 W086 13.756, Near Intersection of Cathedral caverns Road and Cave Road. Distance: From Trailhead, hiking on the green trail – 3/4 miles. | |||
=== Camping=== | |||
Cathedral Caverns State Park offers both improved and primitive camping areas. | |||
Bath House with hot showers available | |||
=== Gem Mining === | |||
Popular activity for small kids. | |||
== Scouting at Cathedral Caverns == | == Scouting at Cathedral Caverns == | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.alapark.com/cathedral-caverns-state-park Cheaha State Park] Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | *[http://www.alapark.com/cathedral-caverns-state-park Cheaha State Park] Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources | ||
* [http://www.maintour.com/alabama/ | * [http://www.maintour.com/alabama/sp_Cathedral_Caverns.html Tour Cathedral Caverns State Park] - MainTour Alabama | ||
[[Category: Alabama]] | [[Category: Alabama]] | ||
