Blacklight Cave Tour of Lincoln Caverns
See underground formations glow beneath blacklight in Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks
Duration
90 mins
Includes
Speleology talk, blacklight tour
Highlights
Explore Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks after an introduction to speleology, the study of caves. See speleothems and calcite crystals reveal their phosphorescent features under blacklight.
- Discover cavern history, formation, and speleothems underground
- Follow an informal introduction to the study of caves
- See glowing formations illuminated by blacklight
- Browse the Raystown Rocks gift shop after your tour
What's Included
- Handheld blacklights and flashlights
- Introduction to Speleology presentation
Important details
- Ages 10+ only
- Arrive by 6 PM for March–August tours or 10 AM for January–February tours
- No backpacks, strollers, child carriers, tripods, tobacco products, food, pets, or animals on the cavern tour
- Requires navigating several flights of steps, bending or ducking in places, and an uphill outdoor path between caverns
- Most areas of the cavern are not wheelchair accessible
- Wear hiking boots in winter, when paths may remain snow covered
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refunds or cancellations are offered. Tickets are valid only for the purchased day and time.
FAQs
Dress for the outdoor weather and wear hiking shoes. The caverns stay 52°F year-round, so bring a jacket or sweatshirt if you get chilly. Hiking boots are required in winter, when paths may remain snow covered.
Tours run Saturdays from 10 AM–1 PM in January and February, excluding February 14; Fridays from 6–9 PM from March through May; and Wednesdays from 6–9 PM from June through August.
Plan for 9:45 AM–1 PM in January and February or 5:45–9 PM from March through August, including the introduction to speleology, the 90-minute Blacklight tour, and time at the gift shop afterward.
Meeting details
Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks, 7703 William Penn Highway, U.S. 22, Huntingdon, PA 16652