Laurel Caverns
Laurel Caverns, is the largest cave in Pennsylvania by volume and area. Split into two sections, its entrance into the upper cavern is a network of interconnecting grid-like passages, while its unlit lower cavern, known as its branch-work, consists of subterranean watercourses into a dendritic system of passages. Laurel Caverns features an array of speleological and pseudokarsts formations. Its average temperature is 52°F (11° C). Located in Farmington, Pennsylvania, it sits on Chestnut Ridge near Uniontown, about 50 miles (80 km) southeast of Pittsburgh.
| Laurel Caverns | |
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 Stairs, lit with electric lights, lead into the cavern. | |
| Location | Farmington, Pennsylvania |
| Length | 4,972 meters (16,312 ft)[1] |
| Discovery | 1760s (first recorded exploration)[2] |
| Geology | Karst cave Mississippian Loyalhanna limestone |
| Access | Adults: $14 USD Seniors (65+): $11 USD Children (12-18): $10 USD Children (6-11): $10 USD Children (0-5): free Upper Caving (9 and up): $20 USD Lower Caving (12 and up): $25 USD |
It is a privately owned show cave specially featuring a three-hour-long guided tour descending over forty stories exploring the branch-work.
The steep slope of some passageways causes an optical illusion known as a gravity hill. The illusion of a ball rolling uphill is an illustration of this effect and a mainstay for the businesses one-hour guided family tour of the network. The business also features other accommodations such as a gift shop, mini-golf course, and panning for gemstones and fossils activities.
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