Jewel Cave National Monument can be found near the small, but charming, town of Custer, South Dakota. The cave system contains it’s namesake, Jewel Cave, which is currently the third longest cave in the world with around 209 miles of mapped passageways. President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Jewel Cave a National Monument on February 7, […]
The visitor center at Jewel Cave National Monument is the place to go to learn everything you need to know about this natural wonder. The visitor center is closed each year for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Days. Their hours vary greatly depending on the season. In the off season (usually mid-September to mid-May) […]
Jewel Cave was discovered in 1900 and President Theodore Roosevelt declared it a National Monument on February 7, 1908. It is located near Custer, South Dakota and offers numerous cave tours and even some hiking trails for visitors to enjoy today. It is the third longest cave system in the world with over 210 […]
The Canyons Trail is a 3 1/2 mile loop with around 430 feet of elevation gain and located at Jewel Cave National Monument. The trail begins on the Roof Trail located at the visitor center. If you’re not interested in a long hike the Roof trail is only a 1/4 mile long and circles the […]
