Minnetonka Cave of Idaho is located near the town of Montpelier in the Caribou National Forest. Although the cave itself is millions of years old, Minnetonka Cave was first discovered by Americans in 1907, when a grouse hunter happened to find it while hunting in the forest. Minnetonka Cave Idaho was opened to the public in 1947, and has become a major tourist attraction within the area.Minnetonka Cave Idaho is the largest cave in the state of Idaho that offers tours throughout most of the year. Although the entire maze of caves is not developed for touring, a substantial portion of the cave is.
Did you know? That Minnetonka Cave is comprised mostly of limestone, and the entrance to the cave is more than 7,700 feet high. The section of the cave available for touring has nine separate chambers, with a ceiling height in the largest chamber, referred to as, “the Ballroom”, of 90 feet.
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