ANNISTON, AL. — The Georgia-Alabama Land Trust will offer its annual Cave Tour at Weaver Cave Preserve on Saturday, Oct. 17, giving participants an opportunity to explore the Weaver Cave Complex while learning about the history and ecology of the underground environment.
The guided tours will include information about the history of the cave complex, species that inhabit the caves and basic caving practices. Two tour options — Simple and Complex — are available, with each designed for a different level of physical activity and caving experience.
The Simple Cave Tour lasts approximately 45 minutes to one hour and takes participants through accessible passages of Weaver Cave. The route requires bending and taking high steps and includes walking through Cave Creek. The tour is recommended for ages 8 and older.
Participants in the Simple Tour are asked to wear durable long sleeves and pants and closed-toe shoes or hiking boots that can get wet. A helmet is required to enter the cave, and participants should also bring a headlamp. Gloves are optional. A limited number of helmets and headlamps will be available for participants who do not have their own equipment.
The Complex Cave Tour is a more physically demanding experience lasting approximately three to four hours. Participants will descend using a rope and encounter crawling, squeezing, bending, high steps, ducking and other maneuvers while traveling through narrow and dark passages of Weaver and Lady caves. The Complex Tour is recommended for ages 12 and older.
Those participating in the Complex Tour should bring a helmet and headlamp and wear durable long sleeves, pants and closed-toe shoes or hiking boots suitable for getting wet. Participants may also bring water in a small backpack, fanny pack or hydration pack, along with optional knee pads, elbow pads and gloves.
The Complex Cave Tour begins at 9 a.m. Oct. 17, while the Simple Cave Tour begins at 9:30 a.m. Weaver Cave Preserve is located at 1000 Cave Road in Anniston.
Registration is free but limited, and advance registration is encouraged. Donations may also be made during registration to support Georgia-Alabama Land Trust programs and conservation efforts.
Registration and available tour options can be found through the event page:
Register for the Weaver Cave Preserve Cave Tour
