About
Length (round trip)0.6 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain100 ft up
Typical time15 min
TrailheadKings Canyon Scenic Byway, Boyden Cavern
SurfaceShort paved and gravel path
Best seasonGrant Grove is open year round; the Cedar Grove road and Kings Canyon Scenic Byway close from November to April.
DogsNot allowed
What you'll see 🌄 Big views🌊 River or creek🕳️ Cave or arch

Boyden Cavern is operated by a private company. For more information, visit Boyden Cavern . Take a guided, 50-minute walking tour through this cavern, located below the towering 2,000 foot marble walls of the Kings Gates. A short but very steep trail leads to the cave, traveling under and around rock formations. Tours are appropriate for all ages and are offered by a U.S. Forest Service partner, daily from 10 am to 5 pm. Tour operators recommend you wear hiking boots and a light jacket to keep you comfortable in the 55-degree cave. Tickets may be purchased in person or in advance (https://boydencavern.com). Wildlife Safety White-nose syndrome is a fungal disease killing bats in North America. It has had the most impact in the eastern half of the United States and in Canada, killing millions of bats. At least one bat as far west as Washington state was found dead from this disease. People can spread the fungus from one cave to another as it can be carried by shoes, clothing, or gear. If you have visited caves in other parts of the country, you must not wear the same clothing or equipment when visiting the cavern.

Tips
The canyon here is over 8,000 feet deep, measured from Spanish Mountain to the river - deeper than the Grand Canyon. Boyden Cavern is a privately operated tour and has been closed after fire damage; check before relying on it.
Location

Kings Canyon Scenic Byway, Boyden Cavern

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