Parachute Shield Tour
Parachute Shield Tours are approximately 60 minutes long and travel about 0.35 miles. This tour is open to all ages. The Parachute Shield Tour visits the Lodge Room, The Inscription Room, the Cypress Swamp and the Grand Palace sections of Lehman Caves, including a chance to view the famous Parachute Shield formation. The tour is limited to 20 visitors. White Nose Syndrome screening is mandatory.
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Need to Know
- Elevation/Temperature
The elevation at the cave entrance is 6,825ft (2080m). The temperature in the cave is constant 50 F (10 C) year round so a light jacket is recommended. Please wear shoes with good traction as trails may be wet and slippery. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Allowable items
The only items visitors may bring in the cave with them is a (hand-held) camera, jacket and flashlight. All other items, including purses, backpacks, strollers, tripods, camera bags, food, water, tobacco, gum, and pets are not allowed.
- No-Show Policy
Please check in at the Lehman Caves Visitor Center at least 15 minutes in advance of your tour's scheduled start time. If you have not checked in with the front desk to claim your reserved tickets within five minutes of the scheduled start time of your tour, your tickets will be considered forfeit. Refunds will not be provided for late arrivals or missed tours. Give yourself plenty of travel time. Wide loads and weather are some of a number of items which can slow your journey. Refunds will not be provided on the day of the scheduled tour.
- Refund Policy
Reserved tickets for Lehman Caves Tours may not be tranferred to other available tour times on the the date of the reservation. There are no refunds the day of the tour.
