Hiking To Wind Cave, An Aboveground Cave In Pennsylvania Will Give You A Surreal Experience
By Beth Price-Williams|Published August 23, 2021
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Pennsylvania is well-known for its caves, especially those like Laurel Caverns (the state’s deepest cave) and Penn’s Cave (America’s only all-water cave). Did you know that there are smaller named and unnamed caves that dot the landscape, too? Follow the Wind Cave Trail in Pennsylvania, for example, that leads straight to a fascinating cave.
Make sure you're up for a bit of a challenge when you set off on the picturesque Wind Cave Trail, which is considered moderate.
The 2.2-mile out and back trail comes with a lot of hilly terrain, so you're definitely going to get a workout as you make your way to Wind Cave. Follow the orange blazes to stay on the trail.
Just keep an eye on where you're hiking, because you might run into some slick spots. You'll probably want to lather on the bug spray too, as it can get pretty buggy, especially in the warmer months.
You can't miss the cave - or the signs warning you of the danger that lurks within. Authorities recommend only experienced cavers go into the cave, which can get pretty tight.
And if you have claustrophobia, you probably want to avoid venturing into the cave. Before you go in, make sure you let someone know where you are, just in case of an emergency.
Have you followed the Wind Cave Trail in Pennsylvania? Did you venture into Wind Cave? Share your experience in the comments! Up for more adventures? Visit these eight caves in Pennsylvania.
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