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Watch new guides practice route-finding, safety drills, and interpretive narration on free training runs at Woodward Cave. These sessions give visitors an honest, educational look at how cave guiding and conservation come together.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate mobility required: be prepared for short crawls, low passages, and uneven surfaces.
Wildlife
History
No historical or ownership details were supplied in the listing; many regional caves form in Mississippian or Ordovician limestone and have long local histories of exploration.
Conservation
These training tours emphasize minimal-impact practices; participants are asked to avoid touching formations, pack out trash, and follow guide instructions to protect fragile cave ecosystems.
Woodward Cave
Help us train our new guides. Space is limited!
Woodward Cave is a show cave in Pennsylvania offering guided tours through one of the state's largest caverns. The site features five expansive rooms with soaring ceilings and houses the state's largest stalagmite, the Tower of Babel. Guided tours lead visitors past dramatic formations — including helictites and cave bacon — and through areas that highlight the cave's unique geology and history. Tours are available in multiple formats: public guided tours, guided group tours, and private guided tours; the private guided tour runs approximately 50 minutes and provides a more personalized exploration.
The cave's guided experiences operate rain or shine, allowing visitors to plan reliably regardless of weather. Tour guides provide interpretation about cave formations and point out notable features while maintaining visitor safety and conservation best practices. Woodward Cave appeals to families, school groups, geology enthusiasts, and visitors seeking a memorable underground adventure.
Facilities support organized group visits and private bookings for special occasions. The cave's prominent features and structured tour formats make it a recognized destination for visitors exploring Pennsylvania's natural attractions. As described in tour summaries, guided tours reveal mysterious passageways and unique formations, offering an educational and visually striking experience.
Visitors are encouraged to follow posted guidelines during tours to preserve formations such as the Tower of Babel and delicate mineral deposits. Woodward Cave represents a managed natural attraction that emphasizes guided interpretation, guest safety, and the conservation of significant subterranean features.
Cavern Rooms
Five rooms
Expansive rooms and high ceilings
Signature Feature
Tower of Babel
Pennsylvania's largest stalagmite
Tours Offered
3 tour types
Guided, group, and private tours
Private Tour
50 minutes
Guided private experience duration
Select a guided cave tour, guided group tour, or private guided tour to experience Pennsylvania's Tower of Babel stalagmite and five expansive rooms.
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Wear waterproof footwear
Floors can be wet and muddy; boots with good tread protect your feet and improve traction on slick rock.
Protect formations
Avoid touching stalactites and flowstone—oils from skin stain calcite and stop growth.
Bring a spare headlamp
Training sessions can shift schedules; a backup light keeps you safe during unexpected delays.
Headlamp
Hands-free light is required for navigation and to see formations during training.
Waterproof boots
Protect feet from wet floors and improve traction on slick, muddy approaches.
Helmet
A helmet with a mount for your headlamp adds protection in low-ceiling passages.
Light jacket
Caves are cool year-round—bring a light insulating layer even in summer.
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