Bowers Cave

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US
Utah
Trails
Bowers Cave

Highlights of Bowers Cave

Camping

Forest

Scenic

Highest Elevation

8339 ft

Shape of Trail

Straight Through

Typically Open

05/01 - 11/30

Best Direction

N/A

Official Trail Name

Bowers Flat

Nearest Town

Duck Creek Village

Nearest Services

Duck Creek Village

Management Agency

Dixie National Forest

District

Cedar City Ranger District

Overview

Bowers Cave is an easy, scenic route that leads to the historic Bowers Cave within the Dixie National Forest. The cave is a lava tube that was formed millions of years ago when the region was a hot spot for volcanic activity. The cave entrance is a very short walk from the parking area. However, the entrance to the cave can is challenging. The cave entrance is a small hole in the ground that leads you down about 15 feet in order to reach the floor of the cave. Currently, a crudely made log ladder helps you descend into the underworld. The cave starts as a large room but a tube branches off for about 950 feet. Both this cave and the nearby Mammoth Cave can be visited on the same day. Be sure to bring a flashlight.