Wow, what a hike! Super steep, amazing views of the canyon and valley. I loved the paved pathway, the benches for resting along the way, and the occasional informational signs. This is hike is tough, and very steep, but its awesome. Took me about 35 minutes to hike up to the caves, and I was breathing hard, but could still talk. The hike down was easy, but it is steep so you have to be careful.

The cave is closed but the trail is open. Its a beautiful hike especially this time of year. A 1.5 mile hike each way. The hike is moderate to hard but the trail is entirely paved.

It was pretty intense hike, seems like its almost straight up. Beautiful caves, friendly Rangers, very cool experience! So glad we did it!

What a great experience. The employees all very helpful and friendly sharing lots of information. The views are gorgeous on the hike to and from the cave (bring lots of water and a snack youll need it.) The tour of the cave itself took about an hour and was just amazing. I highly recommend this stop.

The hike and cave tour was absolutely spectacular! The ranger was kind, informative, and kept the audience captivated. The trail is completely paved, but still steep. I would rank the hike itself as moderate. I would not recommend bringing large backpacks as they require you to wear them on your front side as soon as you enter the caves.

This Cave is very nice just like the trail hiking up to the cave, very beautiful scenery and the cave itself is very awesome, highly recommended, and very inexpensive. a good meal before the hike might be a good idea, water and maybe a light jacket or sweater. its very cool inside. Very friendly guides. :)

Very breathe taking views, will have to return once gates open

First time ever. The hike is not bad, a nice workout. But my fear of hights was pushed to the limit on the way up. Its safe, but you could easily fall off. Otherwise it was great. Small cave from what Im used to but it is still a great place to visit, especially if you havent been in any type of cavern before. Great views on the way back down!

What an awesome awe inspiring place to visit, beautiful is an understatement. Went here with my wife and two kids only bummer was due to covid the cave was closed but the hike up and down is breathtaking for all ages. They also have these cool water bottle refill stations from the canyon by the visitors center. I also like the fact that there is a bathroom at the top of the hike as well. Rangers on site were very helpful, nice, and informative.

Majestic! The climb to this cave is well worth it.The scenery from every single angle is picturesque and breathtaking! We visited the cave early in the morning so the climb was cool and refreshing. We took our sons forearm crutches to help him make the climb and he did better than I did! The trek up the mountain is about an hour long to the cave. The tour guides were amazing and let us leave early so our son with disabilities had plenty of time to make it up the mountain for our scheduled tour. It was well worth the time and hard work to get there. I love that they have different rest areas along the way and educational markers along the way.

This was a great place. We came to hike around and just see the beauty of the area. The park rangers were very helpful and informative. They gave me a free map and good descriptions as well as directions to every nearby hike and point of interest. If youre in the area then Id recommend checking this place out.

Im not going to lie, I thought the hike might kill me. I try to be active and in shape, but that hike really took its toll. That being said, it was more than worth it! I wanted to make memories with my kids, and this was a great family activity. We have 5 kids, aged 7 - 15, and they all loved it. We took our time hiking up, but made it 20 minutes before our scheduled time. I was a bit worried, as some of my kids struggled more than others, but they all made it up, and thanked us profusely it! Round trip, it took us 3 1/2 hours, but like I said, we went pretty slow. The caves themselves are absolutely stunning! Favorites were the heart of the cave and the blackout (all of it really). It sells out daily, so reserve your spot early, especially if you have a larger group. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone, just be aware of the physical aspect of it.

My family used to visit the cave every year when I was growing up. I love the beauty of the caves, and every tour guide points out different things, which keeps it interesting. Theyve done an amazing job preserving these caves. The hike is very steep, but theyve made a lot of improvements to the trails and they give you plenty of time to make it. We were easily able to make it up with my 2 year old, who was less than thrilled to be hiking.

I went on their tour with my team and absolutely loved it. The hike up was very beautiful, though a bit exhausting with the sun exposure. It is very doable within a 30 to 90 minute time frame, depending on the person.The tours are very good, and the different parts of the cave itself are fascinating. The formations vary a lot, and I especially loved the part with the fault line.I would highly recommend whatever tour they offer. Keep in mind, however, that they only operate in the summer season, and tickets fill up fast. So tickets should be bought at least three weeks in advance for good measure.One suggestion to the staff though is to book the start times not so far out in case people finish their hike up in decent time. We ended up waiting an extra 45 minutes at least as a large group because they over shot our hike time.

This place was really cool! Apparently it was recently renovated. The hike up to the cave is paved, but no joke. You can’t go up without tickets. We got tickets for the intro to caving which was in the non-paved section of the cave where we had to put on helmets and knee pads. It was a great experience and a nice taste of what it would be like. Next time I need to go through the normal section of the cave.

Great for a good morning walk. The caves are awesome as well

Such a wonderful hike to the top, the cave was closed but the rangers where very nice and so polite. the views where simply amazing to see.

This was a pleasant cave. It is a living cave - meaning it is still being formed. I have toured other tourist caves. This one was actually a rather short tour. However, the formations were interesting and the tour guide was knowledgeable.As others have mentioned, the hike to the cave was a workout. The cave itself was pretty relaxing though.I enjoyed the experience and so did the 10 year old I went with.

When they say its a strenuous hike, they mean strenuous. Its a mile and a half with a 1,092 foot vertical climb! Its uphill all the way, although there are rest stops with benches and great lookouts. It look us nearly 1.5 hours to get to the top. The hike was definitely worth it for the wonderful cave tour and amazing sites. Our tour guide was awesome. All my kids (ages 8-15) loved it.

The caves do NOT disappoint!!! And the guides are GREAT!!! REALLY know their stuff. I hadnt done the hike in 6 years, either the trees grew taller, they planted MORE trees OR...I just didnt remember how much wonderful shade the hike had. Its STEEP, but very very doable for EVERY level. Plenty of places to stop and take breaks.

Great place to go for a family outing or field trips. The rangers here are very knowledgeable and friendly. Go here often if I need to take a brother. The trail is free and it is a small fee if you want to go see the cave but if you have never seen it, then the price is well worth it. Coming here during the summer it is rather busy and you should make a reservation. There are a lot of people from out of country that come here and you compete for a tour time with them.

An absolutely beautiful cave & hike! Be warned: its a semi-strenuous 1.5 mile hike to the entrance of the cave from the visitor center (youre given 1.5 hours to complete the hike, however, so if youre tour is for 1:00, you leave the visitor center at 1:00 and are expected to arrive for the actual tour at 2:30). Also, since the NM is located in a National Forest, most people are surprised by the approximately $6 fee to enter the forest that the park is in (the price is waived if you possess one of those NPS/BLM/National Forest Service annual passes) The hike is a gorgeous paved trail that gives you spectacular views of the canyon (see pics). There is a restroom just before the cave. Along the way there are rangers placed to ask you how youre doing, answer questions, and motivate you (the rangers that were there when I visited were spectacular people!) The actual cave tour is about an hour long, and you get to see three different cave systems connected via tunnel systems. Our guide ranger was incredibly knowledgeable and hilarious, calming the nerves of those that were nervous being in the cave. After the tour, guess what? You have to walk the 1.5 miles back down. But dont worry! What took our group approximately an hour to do uphill literally look less than 30 minutes downhill (much to the chagrin of our knees, if you have trekking poles I highly recommend them). Overall, I loved my time at Timpanogos Cave NM and highly recommend visiting!

Amazing place. Surprised I waited so long to visit. There are beautiful picnic areas at the base of the hike to have a before or after lunch. The hike was relatively short, but very very steep. Be cautious if youre naturally from a much lower altitude. Id recommend giving a week or two to acclimate yourself to higher elevations. My family is active and hikes often, but did this after only one day in the area, coming from 500ft elevation. This hike elevation increases 1,092 ft to an elevation of 6,730. That would be the only chance I would have made. Once we got to the top however, it was very well worth it as the cave itself was positively remarkable! I had difficulty moving along because there were so many things to see. Amazing experience overall. Would definitely do it again..... with sone added acclimation time of course.

Interesting place. Good hike

Great scenic and fairly rigorous hike to the cave, amazing views on the way up. They put a restroom near the top, thankfully. The cave itself is a wonder worth seeing if in the area. Its all on a paved path, but there are a few places where one must duck and watch ones head. The guide you get makes a difference. Ours wasnt enunciating well, so I didnt catch some of the info. The photos dont do it justice.

Very cool guided cave experience. Regular tour is $12 for adults and $7 for 11 year olds and younger. Be prepared for a steep hike with plenty of switchbacks up the side of AF canyon to get from the visitor center to the cave entrance. All paved. In the cave are some awesome features, and plenty of tight squeezes. Not many large open rooms (like Shasta Caverns). Bring good shoes, a jacket, and a water bottle. Lots of interesting history to learn, have always had excellent Forest Service tour guides.

Awesome place! Be prepared for some pretty good walking up to the caves....I recommend bringing plenty of water and factoring in the time it may take for kids to make this trip, they may need a little more time. Plenty of great photo opportunities on the way up and up top. Some great pull-offs on the road to the parking area as well.

Photos don’t do this place justice! Breathtaking views on the way up. Be prepared for a trek though. It’s a mile hike and it’s paved the whole way, but you are walking up 1100 feet. They give you an hour and a half to get to the top. At the top is the cave system which you are guided through by a veteran tour guide. Our guide, Mac, was informative and entertaining and was able to answer any question we threw at him.

Not a hike if you have a fear of heights! Beautiful none the less, the views are incredible and the cave tour is fantastic, especially with Ranger Katherine as the guide! She has great humor and also very knowledgeable!Be sure to make reservations as the tours are limited in number of bodies, go early in the morning because of the heat and BE SURE TO TAKE A JACKET!#rangerkatherine

I love hiking the trail to the cave. My kid loves it as well. We try to go as often as we can but it’s not as much as we would like. Beautiful views. Helpful rangers. Friendly locals. It’s a good hike for the whole family. The cave tour is awesome. Done it a few times and totally worth the hike.

This is a beautiful hike. We do a lot of hiking in our family and this is not so much a hike, but a walking path. It is quite steep though so if traveling with small children, plan to take breaks in some of the designated areas. We managed to be the last group of the day which was an incredible experience to be walking down the path as the sun began to set and the canyon was awash in light. Definitely a great thing to try!

The hike up gets your heart beating. Its 1,100 feet. However, its a paved path the whole way. The rangers are very friendly and the view is quite extraordinary. The cave itself is interesting with a variety of textures and colors. The cave is lighted enough to traverse, but I would recommend bringing your own flashlight so you can see a few dark corners.

Great hiking trails! Love the signs teaching about the nature.

Such a great hike! Beautiful in the fall.

Excellent week end trekking hills cave. Evening 6pm closed. Need to carry water bottle.lots of bats and water falls entry fee 8$ washroom available car parking available.if you across road eating spot with river flow water. Peaceful place lot more energy required or red bull need. Walk walk walk

This place is amazing. Visitors center was closed for the season but it was nice with no one there. Bring some snow shoes and a camera and go explore. Steep canyon mountains and stunning scenery. Well worth the trip.

Quite the hike to take the cave tour. Beautiful area!

Wanderful nice hike . friendly people.the cave is close but you can go for the hike the view is wonderful..

Pretty great hike!(I mean, youll feel it later in your legs, but its gorgeous and worth it)The cave itself is beautiful and a work of wonder!Highly recommend visiting this site! Its not that expensive for the cave experience and its quite an experience!

The hike is very steep and difficult but totally worth it! The cave is beautiful and cold, which feels nice after the hike.

Incredible views before and during the cave tour. It’s a steep hike up, but on a paved trail. Take your time and enjoy the gorgeous views! Our cave guide Royce was a wealth of information and made it a great experience for old and young visitors. Highly recommend!

Great hike great views and close to home well worth the time

Fascinating look into a unique cave system. The cave is nice and cool - enough that you might need a jacket even if its hot outside. Dont underestimate the hike up to the cave - it will take well over an hour especially if you have young kids, are old, or simply not in decent shape.

Strenuous uphill hike that levels out in intervals. The views are spectacular and the hiking path is well maintained. A very educational and interesting tour with the FORREST service. A must!

Good little hike and cool cave. We went on the last tour of the day. I thought we were going to cook in the sun but the hike is situated so that the evening sun is nice and not overpowering. Cave at the top is cool, literally! Plan on doing it again when we pass through.

Best place for a quick hike in Utah County. 1000+ feet of elevation gain, varied terrain, and a lot of wildlife--bighorns, deer, and snakes are common sights.

Unbelievably beautiful. Peaceful. Breath taking.

Clean, beautiful, well-managed trail that even kids can handle. The cave was intriguing! Awesome sights and good experience.

This is a great place to take the family. I took my seven year old and she had no problems getting to the top. It is 1.5 miles to get to the top. It really only takes 45 minutes. It has some amazing views going up to the top. Keep moving when walking he striped lines in the pavement. The cave tour was wonderful. It wasn’t very long at all and not at all that cold either!

All the park rangers were kind, knowledgeable, and competent. The tour of the cave isnt to be missed. Be sure to book tickets ahead of time, especially on a weekend or holiday. Be aware the tour moves through some pretty tight hallways, and may not be for the claustrophobic, or anyone that has mobility issues. Also, I dont think kids under 3 would get much out of it. Touching features inside the cave is strictly prohibited, and its pretty cold in there (about 50 degrees). Once they can really walk well and listen to instructions, theyll love it.

Its beautiful and very unique. There is a short 1.5 nile hike up there and downBut its paved and has benches and a restroom at the end. Its well worth it for the cave, just be careful becsuse its very tight and takes some time. Enjoy! There is lots of wildlife and some shade and a few benches.

BRING HEADLAMPS OR FLASHLIGHTS! Very helpful in the caves. BRING A JACKET even in the heat of summer as the cave will be very cold. Hike is steep at the end though not get long. Our 6 and 8 year old made it with fairly nominal complaining. There are rest stations we used to track our progress and rated more frequently towards the top. There is one spot that is a little more dangerous as the trail narrows substantially. Keep kids near during this point as they and you will be a little more nervous.

Exquisite! But cave was closed due to pandemic. The hike was amazing.

Took the hike. Decent price to get in. Strenuous hike so beware. Take lots of water!! Hike is a mile straight up into the mountain. Beautiful I mean gorgeous photo ops.

Nice little hike up to the caves. Then a fun tour though three cave systems. Its a little bit tight in places, but its worth the time effort to go through. I took my daughter and two of my granddaughters. We had a good time.

If you’re in to out doors fresh air then you definitely wanna go here.

The Hike to the cave is steep at parts, but the entire trail is paved so it is doable. Make sure to bring a flashlight of some sort and a jacket for the cave. This was a very enjoyable hike with beautiful views.

Well worth the steep hike to the cave entrance with spectacular views of the canyon along the way. Highly recommend making reservations in advance for the small group guided tours.

Not sure how this is so highly rated. They kick you off the trail at 5 pm. And that information is also not posted anywhere....What a ridiculous system. I can’t believe people just accept that. Not everyone wants to hike during the hottest part of the day.

This trail is near the Visitors Center and is a good path for little kids and a stroller. We had a great time!

The hike is definetely worth it because the views down the mountain and looking out towards the city are stunning. Dave was our cave tour guide and he did an outstanding job!

Difficult but beauty hike and such an awesome cave at the top. Down is much easier than up. I love doing this with my family when we can.

Very beautiful area and a very steep hike to the top. Very much worth the hike if you are in shape. It is a paved trail and I would recommend tennis shoes or hiking shoes/boots. No sandals or flip flops.

The caves are amazing. Hike is uphill all the way. It is moderate but not difficult and only around 2 miles each way. There were several older adults and very young children on the trail and they all made it. Hard to get a ticket for the caves so make sure to purchase them online in advance of your trip or you will likely not get a spot.

A Northern Utah favorite. The beautiful drive up American Fork Canyon gets you psyched for the hike. Cool mountain air, the scent of pine trees, the sound of rushing water in the nearby creek great you as you reach the ranger center near the trail head. You take a look up the mountain, and think to yourself, That is a lot steeper than I thought! And when you actually start hiking, your realize it can be a bit of a challenge. But dont worry, if you are moderately fit, you get to the cave entrance in time for your tour and not be too worn out. It is definitely worth the hike. Beautiful cave, great ranger guides, wonderful experience. And the bonus? After all the hiking, then the walking through the cold cave, it is all downhill to the parking lot! Just make sure you use the restroom before heading up the mountain!

Such a totally cool place! The hike is hard, but my 8 year old rocked it. The cave is worth the hike. Such neat formations and the ranger did a great job (thanks Rickey) of explaining things and making it fun and interesting for all ages. The hike down was hard on the knees, but again, worth it.

Great! It was a long hike for the in-laws, but my kids and I did well. Went through a surprising amount of water this time around, luckily packed extra, suggest the same! The cages were well worth it! The guide was awesome as well!

The hike up,during summer months can hit 100° and is fairly taxing. Children may hike and enter the cave, but strollers are not permitted. Carrying a child will be difficult. Temp inside the cave is 45°, so bring a coat. Backpacks larger than a standard school pack may not be brought in.

Had a great time doing this with the family. Ive been waiting until my youngest was 7 years old so that it would be enjoyable. I do not recommend bringing younger kids into the caves as there was a youngster in our tour group who was not enjoying himself. You dont want to be the parents of the kid whos crying in the cave and ruining it for everyone else.

The hike is pretty funny and challenging. If you go on the hike during the summer months, make sure to bring plenty of water. Going through the cave is worth the small price of admission.

The hike is steep! But the tour was beautiful, the stories were awesome and doing it again in two weeks!!! Nature is crazy awesome.

Excellent hike for families, even with smaller kiddos. Great facilities and guides, paved trail with benches to rest along the way. Its mostly shaded in the beginning and if you go earlier in the day. Its $12 admission per person. They only allow 16 people for each tour at the caves, so book ahead to make sure you get the time you prefer. Great views and not too steep. Bring at least 24 oz of water (32+ is better) and healthy snacks. A warm sweater or jacket is a must, especially for youngins. Its about 45° F inside the caves, and you spend about an hour learning about them and exploring the three main caves. Definitely recommend if youre in the area, want to see these beautiful mountains without a hike thats a killer. Take only photos and leave nothing but footprints!

Great tour and well maintained. The warnings that the hike is strenuous should be taken seriously. Other than the killer hike up (and down) the cave is beautiful and the tour is very informative.

Omg the most amazing experience of my life so great .. enjoyed so much .. it’s an adventure, please take big water bottle. It’s best if you buy ticket before or go really early in the morning.. you may need light jacket to enter cave because the temperature is 42 degree inside cave . Don’t carry big bag pack as they won’t allow inside the cave due to smaller spaces to walk. All rangers and guides are helpful. Take water food good tennis shoes hat before to get there you can buy some last moment stuff but it is very expensive.. ticket to enter cave is $8. Hope it helps

Amazing place to visit! Totally worth it if you can handle the long 1.5 mile hike uphill to get there. We took a 5- and 3-year old and it was tough but we made it.

I had no idea until I took my parents on this hike that getting the permits was or could be frustrating for some. There are tickets that are set aside each day for walk-in tours. We decided the night before we wanted to go to the caves. We called when they opened in the morning, there were a total of 16 available tickets so getting 4 for the morning hike was quite easy.If you didnt know and have trouble getting tickets - just call ahead. After the hike we went and grilled. Fantastic time, exceptional ranger guide and experience.

Beautiful place to visit! Lots of tight spaces with lots of crouching. The approach toThe cave is over 1000 ft in elevation gain in about a mile so it is quite steep. Make sure to get reservations well in advance in order to ensure a spot. It also seems that earlier times are smaller groups or are more available.

Great hike!! Very steep so be prepared and grab some water. This hike is paved

Nice hike paved all the way. Straight up.

Ive been here several times and always enjoy it. At the ranger station they have interesting displays plus information they can share with you about the caves and others like it. The hike up to the caves themselves is not too difficult because its on a paved path although the path is steep in places. They do have benches along the way to stop and catch your breath.

A steep hike up, but well worth it. Beautiful location with amazing caves. You have to buy tickets online before you go. Also plan on leaving early to make sure you hike up there on time. The path is steep but fully paved.

Super cool hike and then cave. There is a lot to see and is a fun tour through the caves. I would recommend a light sweater or something as it does get pretty cold down in the cave at times. We also brought small camel backs holding some food and water as the hike is a bit long and was nice to sit and eat at the top before going into the cave.

Its closed due to covid, went 9/10/20 talked to a ranger. CLOSED.

Take the Intro to Caving tour. Its great! Highly recommended.

The caves were super cool to see! Took my kids here and they had so much fun. The drive along with the hike was a sight to see!!

Great place to visit whether you are a local or visiting from out of town. Very interesting cave and great guided tour. Make sure you bring lots if water and buy tickets well in advance. Some tickets sold a few days before and day of but I wouldnt rely on it. It is a steep climb but has plenty of benches to rest along the way. This is a must see.

Incredible experience! Lukas was a fantastic and informative Park Ranger who lead our tour inside the caves. This is a must do excursion. Reservations are a must and can book up weeks in advance.

The cave is amazing. It was very refreshing to go into the 45 degree cave after hiking in the 90 degree summer day. The trail is steep. It is paved so it is easy to walk, but if you are not fit plan on taking about 20-30 minutes more than average and take time to enjoy the many scenic benches and information stops. Kids also will enjoy these stops. The only restrooms are at the bottom or top of the trail. There is nothing in between.

Awesome trip. First time up the mountain. It was tiring but well worth it. Got to do the tour into the cave with Mac and he was fantastic. Took our time and even got to see a brown bat. Well worth the drive and hike!!!!!!

Making the 1,100 vertical elevation, strenuous hike up the Timpanogos Mountain to the cave entrance is well worth the time and effort. The mountain scenery and park-ranger-guided cave tour were spectacular!Be sure to book your cave tour well in advance because tours are limited to 16 people each, and they sell-out quickly.

Strenous hike, but the cave tour is great! Take water. Really. And a snack as well.

I had an awesome time hiking through the cave and learning about how it was formed

The hike is decently steep but the cave is pretty awesome

It is an uphill hike but even the 4 year old could do it. Its like hiking the Y but easier and lots of tree growth around you. As for the caves, the pitch black ess is mind-blowing (when lights turned out ) and the color, science, and beauty behind it all. Recommend it for all.

Of seven different national park sites visited in the West these last few weeks, including Sequoia and Dinosaur, Timpanogos was one of my favorites. Because of the frequent guided tours here, there are many rangers and they are almost all incredibly friendly! The facilities, trail, and cave itself are well maintained. The views up to the cave are beautiful and the features inside the cave are stunning. Bring some food and picnic at the tables across the street from the visitor center along a rushing creek.

Absolutely amazing! We took our children (7 years - 7 months) and they loved it. The hike is steep, and well worth it.

Cool experience. Trail was moderately steep and definitely got my heart rate going. The cave tour was great, there are some points in the tour that require a tall person like myself to crouch really far down.

Nice picnic areas and well-maintained paths. Had no issues with a double-wide jogging stroller.

Had a beautiful day driving through the mountains sight seeing.

Great exercise reaching the cave in the mountain