The Casparis Caves are actually local in Connersville PA, and barring any unexpected issues I plan to go next week Nov 7. The caves where once a limestone quarry that was abandoned. Now the area is a state game land with a single road that I'm told you need a jeep or similar off road vehicle to traverse. I plan to just hike it from the main road, thoroughly explore the caves, and head back. just two nights and three days, maybe more like two and a half.
To the left is a pic from the cave exterior.
Relative to my normal hike this will be much shorter hiking ditance, I am leaving myself a great amount of time for exploring the cave.
http://www.faywest.com/casparis-mine/
http://wikimapia.org/10258763/Casparis-Cave
Hopefully ill get the chance to see some these sights while I'm there.
You wont find a lot of information on this unfortunately. My friend Tim Williams was there and described a large chamber big enough to have a "cloud" formation in it(below). He said it was a humid day so maybe that's a factor. Regardless I am excited about this trip. Since i cant find any good info ill record distance and elevation for the hike. Look for this in the "Trips Past" soon!
 |
| Photo from Tim Williams |
No comments:
Post a Comment