Tony, a Spring Mill State Park volunteer, asks you to join him on a very interesting exploration. Many people have never heard of Cave River Valley, but it is a very beautiful place. CRV is a primitive park owned by Spring Mill, and about 15 minutes away. Tony plans to tell you all about it’s history on this one hour hike. The trail will be rugged. So, being good hiking boots and weather appropriate clothing.
Meet at the Donaldson Shelter parking lot.
Explore the beautiful hidden gem, Cave River Valley, with the Spring Mill State Park Naturalist. Enjoy a rugged hike through this primitive park, that most people don’t know about. It is recommended that you wear good hiking shoes and comfortable clothing, because the hike will be rugged.
Meet at the Grissom Memorial at Spring Mill to follow the Naturalist to Cave River Valley, 15 miles down the road.
Spend the weekend at Spring Mill State Park learning about caves!
On Saturday, the Lakeview Activity Center will be hosting many guest speakers and will have information tables about caving.
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Take a 2 hour tour through the Endless Cave. Sign up by emailing sbelt@dnr.in.gov or calling (812)849-3534.
9:00 AM Whistling Cave Hike (Off-Trail | Rugged)
Meet at Village Parking Lot
11:00 AM Beginning Caving Presentation with Rich Lunseth
Meet in Lakeview Activity Center
1:00 PM Beginning Caving Presentation with Rich Lunseth
Meet in Lakeview Activity Center
2:30 PM Life in Upper Twin Cave: The Experience of a Caver
Meet in Lakeview Activity Center
3:30 PM Whistling Cave Hike (Off Trail | Rugged)
Meet at Village Parking Lot
9:00 AM Hamer Cave Hike (30 Minutes)
Meet at Grist Mill in Village
10:00 AM Pit Cave Hike
Meet at Lakeview Activity Center
11:00 AM Twin Caves and Bronson Cave Hike
Meet in Twin Caves Parking Lot
3:00 PM Rubble Springs and Donaldson Cave Hike
Meet on steps behind Lakeview Activity Center
GATE FEE MAY APPLY
For questions, please contact the Park Office at (812)849-3534.
