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 Sunnyslope, PHX
Luray CavernsNorthern, VA
Northern, VA
Caving avatar Apr 19 2025
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Caving1.50 Miles 200 AEG
Caving1.50 Miles   1 Hour   30 Mns   1.00 mph
200 ft AEG
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Our usual Maryland hotel used to have a rack of tourist brochures, and at some point I grabbed one for Luray Caverns, down in Virginia. It’s been a least five years since the brochure rack disappeared, but I somehow still had the brochure. So off we went.

It was a long drive from Maryland to the caverns, at least 90 minutes on packed I-81. By the time we got there, short attention span teenager in tow, we decided to just do the underground bits. I should have read more of the info signs, but I was trying to avoid path-blocking selfie takers, while looking for visually interesting perspectives and formations.

It was warm & humid outside; slightly cooler, but even more humid inside. The floor was often wet, but pebbled for grip. (Important on some steep sections.) I saw strollers. Not handicap accessible, but you might be able to do it with an e-wheelchair. There were so many people, I commented to my wife it was like an underground Dollywood.

Not enough bathrooms. Lines even for guys. While waiting, I managed to plow an entire large box of Nerds. 🥴

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WARNING! Hiking and outdoor related sports can be dangerous. Be responsible and prepare for the trip. Study the area you are entering and plan accordingly. Dress for the current and unexpected weather changes. Take plenty of water. Never go alone. Make an itinerary with your plan(s), route(s), destination(s) and expected return time. Give your itinerary to trusted family and/or friends.

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