Wild Cave Tour - Lost World Caverns, WV
Details
This is a paid event. I've pre-purchased 8 tours, so payment is due in advance to hold your spot. Please don't RSVP unless you're prepared to pay.
This isn't your standard walk-through cave tour. This trip is for the more adventurous in the group — we're heading to Lost World Caverns in Lewisburg, WV for their Wild Cave Tour, a guided, off-the-beaten-path adventure through more than a mile of undeveloped cave passages and chambers.
Cost: $102/person — Cost of the tour plus tax. Covers gear (helmet, light, kneepads, gloves), guided tour, snacks/water during the tour, and a hot lunch.
Getting there: Since drive from DC is about 3 hrs and 45 mins, I plan to leave on Friday night and camp near Lost World Caverns. If you are planning to attend, please ensure you are able to make it to Lost World no later than 9:45 am on Saturday.
### Trip Details
- Difficulty Level: Hard — crawling, climbing, and tight squeezes required
- Tour Length: 4 hours underground
- Total Time On-Site: ~6 hours (includes safety briefing and lunch break)
- Drive Time: 3 hours 45 mins each way
- Dogs: Not allowed (are you crazy?)
- Showers: Available after the tour
- Tour Info Page: Wild Cave Tour – Lost World Caverns
Expert guides take us deep into the darkest, least-accessible parts of the cavern — think crawling, climbing, squeezing through tight rock openings, and getting thoroughly covered in mud along the way. It's billed as the experience of a lifetime, so don't miss it.
A hot lunch is provided, along with snacks and later during the tour itself. Showers are available afterward, so plan to bring a full change of clothes.
What to bring:
- Two layers on top (long sleeve shirt + sweatshirt)
- Long pants — jeans or hiking pants, no shorts
- Hiking boots (sneakers ok, no open-toed shoes)
- Complete change of clothes for after, including shoes, socks, and undergarments
- Towel for the shower
- Garbage bag for your dirty/wet gear
- Any as-needed medication (inhaler, insulin, etc.)
- A snack of your own if you have dietary restrictions or allergies
PAYMENT INFO: This is a paid group event — $102 per person. Payment can be made to Taylor via Venmo or Zelle, but must be recieved to secure a spot. Please don't commit to a spot unless you're able to pay.
100% refund for cancellation 4 days or more before event.
50% for cancellation less than 4 days, but more than 2 days before event.
No refunds for cancellation notices received less than 48 hours before event.
Please remember that this group operates under the common adventurer model. We are a group of friends and volunteers organizing trips for fun and shared experience. Participants are expected to be familiar with best hiking practices and choose hikes that align with their physical abilities and experience. Organizers and members are not liable for any injuries, loss, or damage to persons or property arising from group activities. By attending this event, you agree to assume all risks associated with the activity.
For more information on the common adventurer model, please see Ron Watters' definition.
See you underground🦇