Karst cave,
Monteagle Formation, Mississippian Period (320-360 Ma).
| Location: | Off I-24 at Lookout Valley Exit (#174). |
| Open: | Memorial Day to Labor Day daily 9-21, all other days daily 9-17, closed Thanksgiving & Christmas. |
| Fee: | Adults $8.95, Children (5-12) $4.50, tax included. |
| Classification: |
Karst cave,
Monteagle Formation, Mississippian Period (320-360 Ma).
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| Light: | electirc |
| Dimension: | T=16°C. |
| Guided tours: | D=45min. |
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| Address: |
Raccoon Mtn. Caverns & Campground, 319 West Hills Drive, Chatanooga, TN 37419, Tel. +1-423-821-9403, toll free 1-800-823-2267,
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| Last update: | $Date: 2011/12/13 09:11:52 $ |
Raccoon Mountain Caverns was formed in Mississippian limestone. Fossils of coral, crinoids, bryozoans, and echinoderms can be found throughout the cave. Raccoon Mountain Caverns is located at the edge of the Sequatchie Valley, an anticlinal valley of the Appalachain Mountains.
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