Hike Through Time at Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park

Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park is pleased to continue their 2021 events with a guided hike through the park focusing on the complex geology of the London Hills on March 27.

Geologic records for the area date back more than 1 billion years. Pieces of this large portion of geologic time have been uncovered all throughout the park, allowing visitors to catch a glimpse of what may have been happening in the park millions of years ago.

The 3.5-mile hike begins at 2 p.m. from the visitor center and will last until 3 p.m. Participants are asked to bring sturdy hiking shoes, clothes for a variety of weather conditions, water and a light snack for the trail.

Up to 15 people can join park staff on this hike. To sign up, either email Zack Story at zack.story@mt.gov or call the caverns at 406-287-3541. There is a $4 fee per person that will need to be paid ahead of time, and there will be no refunds available after purchase.

Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park features one of the most decorative limestone caverns in the Northwest, filled with spectacular stalactites, stalagmites, columns and helictites. The park also features camping, trails to hike or bike, a state-of-the-art visitor center, interpretive displays, a gift shop, food and beverage concessions, amphitheater, and interpretive events presented during the summer months.

Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park is located at 25 Lewis & Clark Caverns Road in Whitehall. From the exit 274 on I-90, drive 13 miles south on Highway 287 and 5 miles west on MT 2. From the Cardwell exit 256 on I-90, drive 7 miles east along MT 2.

For more information, please call the park visitor center at 406-287-3541, check out the park’s Facebook page: Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park or visit http://stateparks.mt.gov/lewis-and-clark-caverns/.

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