Trip Reports

Overview

Hype:

This mostly-horizontal cave starts out in a very dry, dusty passage. Dust masks are required for this part. Later, the cave gets wet and muddy. Prepare yourself for lots of belly crawls and tight squeezes.

Cave Type: Horizontal

Time: Unknown

Length: 1,682 ft

Depth: 57 ft

Gear: http://www.nps.gov/grba/planyourvisit/upload/Wild%20Cave%20Permit%20Conditions.doc

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

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

Recommended Months to Visit:

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Features:
  • Tight Squeezes
  • Crawls
  • Headlamps required
  • No Drinking Water
  • Road Access is Dirt - Low Clearance
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible

Permits: Gated Official Website

Links: http://www.nps.gov/grba/naturescience/cave.htm

Maps

Closest City or Region: Great Basin National Park, Nevada

Coordinates: 0.000000, 0.000000

Printable Maps

Snake Creek Cave Map 1

May 1, 2010 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Timpanogos Grotto,

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