Lost River Caverns Explained

Lost River Caverns
Other Name:Rentzeimer's Cave
Lost Cave
Location:Hellertown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Depth:80feet
Length:1200feet
Discovery:1883
Geology:Limestone
Entrance Count:1
Difficulty:easy
Hazards:occasionally rocks are slippery
Access:Fee (approximately $14.50 USD for adults, $9.50 USD for children)

Lost River Caverns is a natural limestone cavern located on the east side of Hellertown, Pennsylvania, United States, and consisting of five chambers. The caverns were formed by the karstification or dissolving of the limestone by water. In the past the caverns have been called Rentzheimer's Cave and Lost Cave.[1] The "Lost River", so named because the source and mouth of the river have not yet been discovered, flows through it. The temperature in the cave is consistently in the 52F area. There is a gift shop and a museum before the entrance.

It was discovered in 1883 when a limestone quarry cut into it. It is currently open to the public.

References

  1. Web site: Lost River Caverns . 2007-07-14.

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