MAY, SEPT-OCT daily 8-17.
[2003]
Karst cave.
| Location: | Rockerville Gulch. Black Hills, near Rapid City. 9 Miles South of Rapid City off US 16. |
| Open: |
JUN-AUG daily 7-19. MAY, SEPT-OCT daily 8-17. [2003] |
| Fee: | |
| Classification: |
Karst cave.
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| Light: | electric |
| Dimension: | T=7°C. |
| Guided tours: | D=45mins. |
| Bibliography: |
Gary K Soule (2002):
South Dakota Beckons You,
Windy City Speleonews Vol 45 No 2 p 64. |
| Address: |
Sitting Bull Crystal Caverns, 6201 Magic Canyon Road, Rapid City, SD 57702, Tel. +1-605-342-2777.
E-mail: |
| Last update: | $Date: 2008/07/01 20:32:48 $ |
| 1876 | discovered. | |
| 1929 | explored and developed by Alex and Mamie Duhamel and their sons, Bud and Pete. | |
| 1930 | opened to the public. | |
| 1954 | reopened. |
Sitting Bull Crystal Cave is famous for huge dog tooth calcite crystals. They are up to 40cm long and said to be the largest on Earth!
The trail through the cave seems to be a sight itself. The cave is entered on long and steep ladder-like metal staircases with narrow rungs. Walking down forward, the rungs would be too narrow to fit a foot on, so visitors must climb down facing the stairs like a ladder. Obviously the visitors have to climb the ladders back up at the end of the tour. Some people have difficulties with such climbing, and the cave is not suitable for people with disabilities or heart or lung problems should rethink a visit. However, visitors with average physical fitness will enjoy the stairs as additional site unique for the Black Hills.
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