Sand Cave Trail
A short and historically interesting walk to the entrance of Sand Cave.
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Sand Cave Trail Details
Starting at the Sand Cave Trailhead, this short, flat walk is worth a quick stop if you're interested in the history of the area. Sand Cave is notorious for the death of Floyd Collins, a cave explorer who was trapped inside after being pinned by a rock. The cave displays evidence of human activity since prehistoric times, and the walls and ceiling are covered by soot from torches. This trail is wheelchair-accessible.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.2 miles
Estimated time
15 minutes
Region
N/A
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