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Timpanogos Cave National Monument
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Middle Cave Lake
Middle Cave Lake
Timpanogos Cave is the park's main resource.  The cave system is uniquely known for its high abundance of helictites, its coloration in its formations, its display of fault-controlled passages, its alpine surroundings, and its unique history.  

The 1-1/2 mile long paved trail with a 1,160 feet elevation gain to the cave is also a popular attraction. The trail provides spectular views of the geology of the American Fork Canyon and the expanding cities of the Utah Valley.

Although the park is only 250 acres, it has a respectable diversity in wildlife.  The park has sightings recorded for 55 mammal species, 2 fish species, 51 bird species, and 4 reptile species. 
Mt Timpanogos  

Did You Know?
At an elevation of 11,750 ft, Mt. Timpanogos is the 2nd highest mountain in Utah’s Wasatch Range. The word Timpanogos (tim´p?­no´gas) comes from the Timpanogots Ute tribe who lived in the surrounding valleys from A.D. 1400. The name translates as rock (tumpi-), and water mouth or canyon (panogos).

Last Updated: September 25, 2006 at 08:38 EST