Cathedral Cave Night Tours

Join our tour guides for an exclusive evening trek through the shadows of Cathedral Cave. As we hike the trail under the stars and step into the cool, silent depths of the cavern, you’ll see incredible rock formations under a completely different light. Keep your eyes peeled, you might even catch a glimpse of the rare, cave-adapted grotto salamander navigating the darkness.

Tour Dates and Details

• One event per month: May 23, June 20, August 29, September 5.
• Tours will meet and leave from the Onondaga Cave campground woodlot by 8pm. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to receive your gear.
• Your tour will last approximately 2 hours from start to finish (at the woodlot).
• The tour cost:
  • $15 for individuals aged 13 and older
  • $10 for children aged 6 to 12
  • Free for those under the age of 6
• Pre-registration is recommended, because space is limited.
• From the campground woodlot, the walk to the cave entrance is a short 1/4 mile hike on Deer Run Trail, and the round-trip cave tour is about 2/3 of a mile, making the whole tour 1 and 1/3 miles.
• The cave is 57℉ degrees, and the trails are occasionally hilly and slippery. We recommend wearing good walking shoes and bringing a light jacket.
• We will provide some flashlights but you can also bring your own!

Did you know? The grotto salamander is a cave-adapted blind salamander found in both Cathedral and Onondaga Caves.

You’ll definitely want to bring your “eagle eyes”, and maybe we will see some salamanders!

Reserve Your Tickets Now

Purchase tickets for your preferred tour date below. Select the amount of tickets you need and click on “Add to Cart”. To check out, click on the cart icon. You will be directed through a secure PayPal system. You can pay by debit/credit card, PayPal or Venmo.

Alternatively, you may pre-register by calling the Visitor Center gift shop at 573-245-6576 and pay (cash only) upon arrival for your tour.