Sierra Nevada Recreation
P. O. Box 78, Vallecito, CA 95251
Providing California's premier underground adventures since 1978
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866-762-2837
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MAP & DIRECTIONS
Click on the map of California below, to find our locations. For Gold Cliff Mine, directions will be provided when you make your reservations.
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Click HERE to see Black Chasm Cavern's photo gallery
Click HERE to see Boyden Cavern's photo gallery
Click HERE to see California Cavern's photo gallery
Click HERE to see Moaning Cavern's photo gallery
Click HERE to see Sutter Gold Mine's photo gallery
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How accessible are the different locations?
What are the age & size limits?
What else is there to do in the area?
What are the best times to visit?
Can I bring my camera?
How should I dress?
Do I qualify for a discount?
What facilities are at the caverns & gold mines?
Can I bring food and drinks underground?
What are the operating dates & times?
What information can you give private pilots?
Where can I stay nearby?
What are the regular prices?
What are the discount prices?
How and when should I make reservations?
What are the driving conditions in the area?
How safe are the tours & expeditions?
What are the tour sizes?
What kinds of tours & trips are at each location?
What travel distances & times should I allow?
Can I use my own equipment?
A: Listed below are our regular, non-discounted prices, updated April 3rd, 2007. Please note: prices are subject to change without notice.
Black Chasm Cavern Walking Tour Adult (ages 13 and up) Walking Tour Child (ages 3-12) Gemstone Mining (per bag) California Cavern Walking Tour Adult (ages 13 and up) Walking Tour Child (ages 3-12) Mammoth Cave Expedition (ages 8 and up) Middle Earth Expedition (ages 16 and up) Gemstone mining - small bag (+ tax) Gemstone mining - large bag (+ tax) Gold Cliff Mine Adventure Trip (ages 12 and up) Moaning Cavern Walking Tour Adult (ages 13 and up) Walking Tour Child (ages 3-12) Rappel - (ages 12 and up - parent or legal guardian must be present to sign the waiver) REPEAT Rappel - show rappel card (ages 12 and up - parent or legal guardian must be present to sign the waiver) Adventure Trip (ages 12 and up. Any minor doing the rappel must have a parent or legal guardian present to sign the waiver) Adventure Trip WITH RAPPEL CARD - show rappel card (ages 12 and up. Any minor doing the rappel must have a parent or legal guardian present to sign the waiver)
Adventure Trip WITHOUT RAPPEL (same price for everyone, no special discount)
Zip Line (one zip only) Zip Line - second zip same day Zip line - additional zips same day Zip line and rappel combo ticket Gemstone mining - small bag (+ tax) Gemstone mining - large bag (+ tax) Gold Panning/Mining Bag ( + tax; guaranteed to contain real gold) Additional bags: fossil, emerald etc. Sutter Gold Mine Family tour Adult (ages 13 and up) Family tour Child (ages 3-12) Gold panning Gemstone mining
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