Overview

Hype:

This cave is named after Fred Buss, a geology professor who taught at BYU from 1907 to 1927. He regularly took his students up to the cave as part of their class work. When Nutty Putty was discovered, students lost interest in Professor Buss Cave and started going to the more accessible Nutty Putty Cave. This cave has signatures as far back as 1886. Because of the historical value of the cave, the Timpanogos Grotto is attempting to gate the cave. Access should be fairly easy to acquire once the gate is put in place.

Cave Type: Horizontal

Time: 2-4 hours

Length: 1,000 ft

Depth: 100 ft

Gear: Helmet, flashlight, 50’ rope is optional for side passage.

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

	0-3
	4-11
	12-19
	20-49
	50-69
	70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

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Permits: Open

Links: CaveXploring.com
Walter Richard Buss obituary

Maps

Closest City or Region: Utah County, Utah

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Printable Maps

November 19, 2016 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

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Jeremy Dye, Riley Mitchel, Scout troop from Lehi,

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I took a group of Scouts up to Professor Buss cave for a quick trip. The hike up about killed a couple of them, but everyone eventually made it.

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October 10, 2009 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

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Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Daniel Burgener,

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September 24, 2009 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

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Jeremy Dye, Zac Dye, Daniel Burgener,

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August 1, 2009 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

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Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Anthony Dye, Zac Dye,

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July 25, 2009 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

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Jeremy Dye,

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