How deep is Moaning cavern?
Spiral Tour Visitors may view the cavern’s main chamber by walking and climbing the narrow wooden staircase to a flat platform 65 feet underground.
How long is Mercer Caverns tour?
about 45 minutes
When we get fully staffed we plan to open every day. Cave tours last about 45 minutes. For more details about the tours and what to expect, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
How many stairs are in Moaning cavern?
144 stairs
The staircase has 144 stairs and spirals around 7½ times. It has allowed hundreds of thousands of visitors the fun and adventure of descending deep into the largest single cave chamber in California!…Tour Pricing.
| Ages 0-2 | Free |
|---|---|
| Ages 3-11 | $15 |
| Ages 12 & Up | $22 |
| Military discount | 10% off |
How many stairs are in Moaning Caverns?
Our unique 100-foot high spiral staircase is an architectural wonder and was built in 1922 using scrap metal from an old WWI battleship! The staircase has 144 stairs and spirals around 7½ times….Tour Pricing.
| Ages 0-2 | Free |
|---|---|
| Ages 12 & Up | $22 |
| Military discount | 10% off |
Who owns Mercer Caverns?
The Mercer family operated the cave for 61 years. After the death of Milton Stephens in 1946, the caverns were sold to Sterling and Vivian Carter.
What is the largest cave in California?
California Cavern State Historic Landmark. Originally called Mammoth Cave, California Cavern was California’s first show cave and is its longest cavern system.
Why choose mercedmercer caverns?
Mercer Caverns has been welcoming visitors for cave tours for over 125 years. Mercer Caverns is located near the historic gold mining town of Murphys in the heart of the California Gold Country.
Where to stop between Moaning Cavern and Mercer cavern?
We stopped at Mercer Cavern after going to Moaning Cavern. They’re within about 10 miles of each other so it’s easy to hit both in one day. Mercer cave was pretty interesting with many of the same formations as Moaning Cavern, but Mercer it’s a lot more closed in as opposed to the very open and large Moaning Cavern.
Can you take a cane on the California Caverns tour?
We then drove 20 minutes to California Caverns where we had a great tour (which included my husband being able to take his cane on the tour.) This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. We stopped at Mercer Cavern after going to Moaning Cavern.
What can I expect on a cave tour?
The tours pass through underground chambers where visitors will observe a variety of cave formations, including stalactites, stalagmites, flowstone, draperies, soda straws, cave coral, and helictites, to name a few.