4 Caves near Dripping Rock
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Silly Putty Cave
Provo-Orem, UT, Utah
22.0 miles WCLOSED. Permanently closed. This is Nutty Putty Cave, which was sealed shut with concrete in 2009 after a caver died trapped inside; the cave is now his memorial and is completely inaccessible to the public. The cave first entered in 1960 by Salt Lake caver Dale Green, after local ranchers directed him to a snake-inhabited pit on a nearby hill — the origin story of Nutty Putty Cave.
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Nutty Putty Cave
Provo-Orem, UT, Utah
23.3 miles WCLOSED. The body of caver John Jones could not be recovered without risking injury to rescue personnel and the decision was made to make the cave the permanent resting place with assurances to the family that the cave would be closed and that his body would never be disturbed. A naturally formed thermal cave on Utah Lake's west side with many rooms connected by narrow tunnels — great for beginners seeking a manageable underground adventure.
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Timpanogas Cave
Provo, Utah
25.5 miles NColorful cave formations — cave bacons, columns, flowstone, and drapery — inside a Timpanogos mountain cave, reached by a 1.5-mile paved trail; tours run May through September.
Backpack, Cave, Hike
Pink Lime
Provo-Orem, UT, Utah
28.2 miles WA versatile rope work spot with multiple bolts and natural anchors near Provo — up to 10 ropes rigged at once for traditional or static rappelling, and a high anchor for practicing bolt passing.
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